What you need to know about skin cancer

They don't call it the sunshine state for nothing and that's why so many people love living and visiting Florida. The last thing on your mind may be skin cancer. Dr. Badia of Florida Skin Center to talk about what you need to know to protect yourself. She says 1 in 5 Americans develop skin cancer in the course of their lifetime. She says it's important to wear sunscreen everytime you go outside. Apply sunscreen 30 minutes before going in the sun. Reapply every few hours and any time after swimming or sweating. Dr. Badia says you should protect all parts of your body from the sun, not just your face. If Melanoma is detected early, it's usually curable with simple surgical treatment. Florida Skin Center in Cape Coral will have a free skin cancer screening on Saturday, January 13 at 8 in the morning, until 1. It will be at 4037 Del Prado Blvd. No insurance or copay is needed.