Skin cancer myths, treatments - KCTV5 Interview

Aaron McCoppin

May 25, 2017

Aaron McCoppin

July 1, 2016

The latest on skin cancer

Aaron McCoppin

July 1, 2016

The rates of dangerous skin cancers like melanoma have more than tripled since the 1970s, according to the National Cancer Institute. Caucasian men, the group hardest hit by the disease, are also losing their battle with skin cancer in higher numbers.

Aaron McCoppin

June 1, 2016

Ask the expert: Breaking down SPF (Q&A)

Aaron McCoppin

June 1, 2016

We all know that wearing sunscreen is one of the best ways to protect ourselves from skin cancer, especially if we’re headed out for a long day in the sun. But with all the different kinds available, it can be hard to know what type of sunscreen to buy.

Aaron McCoppin

May 16, 2016

Confused by SPF - Take a number

Aaron McCoppin

May 16, 2016

We all see this on our sunscreen labels but what does it actually mean? SPF stands for Sun Protection Factor. SPF represents the amount of protection the sunscreen provides from UVB rays. So the number indicates the strength of protection. For instance, using an SPF 30 sunscreen theoretically prevents reddening/sunburn 30 times longer.