Being outside in the sun after being diagnosed? Do you avoid the sun at all costs? Or not take any p

My doctor just said to be careful in the sun. Wear a high number spf sunscreen, like over 50, and Wear a hat. Especially the first year after treatments. Your body goes through a lot and you need to take care of you. Also, some medicine can make you burn more than normal. Just be super careful, use sunscreens even on cloudy days and you should be fine. Hugs.

I was never told to avoid the sun and I did not. My doctor was well aware that I was outside a lot as I ran agility with my dogs ... and he often asked how we were doing.

I was told to be careful and use sunscreen.

I was always cautioned to use sunscreen, at least 30. And I’m definitely a sun person, so this was a big change. Now, I’m reading that 20 minutes of unfiltered sun a day is a good source of vitamin d which is important. Go figure!

I've had 4 cancers in a 6 year period...one of them was malignant melanoma. My doctor told me to cover up while in the sun. I also take a vitamin d supplement.