Keeping Skin Cancer Down While Surf's Up
Avid surfer James Beckett, M.D., uses and shares his sun smarts while surfing in Santa Cruz. A dermatologist with the Palo Alto Medical Foundation in Santa Cruz, Dr. Beckett estimates he speaks to more than 2,500 California youths – most in California Junior Lifeguard programs – about sun safety each summer.
A long-time surfer and father of three children who have all been lifeguards, Dr. Beckett gives these frequent talks on the dangers of extended sun exposure for free. He has also produced a video for local school and community use on sun-safe behavior.
"I think the fact that I surf is a reason the youngsters do listen," Dr. Beckett says. "Protecting yourself from the sun can save your life."
Dr. James Beckett
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