Sun protection

Caro53 said:

 In other words can I tan my legs and body while taking extra precautions for neck area?  Thanks. 

Yes

Factor 50 on your face and neck.If you’re actually in the sun to get a tan I would add a wide brimmed hat and a buff round your neck. 
Not only are the areas the RT hit more sensitive but your risk of skin cancer is much higher. 

Hi I spend around 5 months a year in Spain factor 50 everyday on face  and neck  even at home I do the same if  I’m out in garden as well when in uk.

In Spain I also do factor 50 on rest of body. At home I use factor 30 on legs and arms I use which ever supermarket is cheapest ni need ti spend  a fortune. Often boots have 2 for 1 offers. 
too I also use uvustst factor 50 lik hall as I find loos are dry and I bike a lot so they could burn. 
I wear a hat as well if our snd about in Spain a wide brim one when walking if reading tend to be in shade. I don’t our and sunbath but  I never have done as I’m light skinned and freckles. 

one life life it. 
hugs Hazel 

Factor 50 every day head and neck...especially on sunshine breaks....factor 30 at least for body protection.

Thanks Dani. Interesting about increased skin cancer risk. Are we at a higher risk for any other cancers?  I always use factor 50 and am really in the shade mostly but will be extra careful with reapplying. 

Thanks Hazel. Our home from Home is Portugal. I will be vigilant. 

Thanks Michael 

Caro53 said:

Are we at a higher risk for any other cancers?  

Unfortunately yes. We run a higher risk than the rest of the population of another oropharyngeal cancer, due both to a possible persistence of HPV and the effects of the radiation. I’ve never let it concern me but I do eschew neat spirit and alcohol mouthwash. Life is too short to worry about it