| For the longest, we’ve been taught to think that only Caucasian people are susceptible to skin cancer. And although melanin does provide some protection against the sun, we do get it. Skin cancer is less prevalent in non-white ethnic groups, but it’s typically discovered later, leading to a worse prognosis. According to data compiled by SkinCancer.org, skin cancer represents 1 to 2 percent of all cancers in African Americans. People of color have higher percentages of acral lentiginous melanoma, melanoma of the palms, soles and nail beds, than Caucasians. It’s important that Black people protect themselves from the dangers of the sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays. |
