Supermarket Exec, 52, With Strange Mole On His Back Was Repeatedly Told By Doctors It Was Harmless: It Turned Out To Be Cancer

Now Domfrom Leeds in the UKis actively raising awareness about how harmful the sun is on our skin. The cancer warrior has been through 12 surgeries and has regular treatment for melanoma, which is the most aggressive type of skin cancer.

“I don’t remember if I wore enough sun cream when I was child,” he confessed to LeedsLive.

The dad, who has two childrenLily, 15, and Alfie, 13with his wife, Lizzie, tries to keep any negative thoughts at bay.

“I’ve always been positive and stayed healthy.”

Dom continues to work for the grocery store chain, which keeps him active and distracted.

“My journey has really been helped by working here, as Asda have looked after and supported me all the way and have been great employers,” he said.

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"It was important to me to carry on working, as there are case studies showing that people who give up work and feel sorry for themselves don’t live as long as those who keep working and stay active and positive.”

“Asda probably saved my life,” he added. “I really want to raise awareness of this, as prevention is better than any cure.

Which Sunscreen Should I Choose To Prevent Cancer?

The advocate points out that men often have the skin on their back exposed when shirtless and sometimes forget to protect themselves, and he’s here to remind men, women, and children to cover up.

“If I go on holiday I never expose myself to the sun. I always wear factor 50 and even in winter I wear sun cream on my face. I’m really happy that the word is getting out.”

Protecting Yourself from Skin Cancer

Many people slather on sunscreen every day, but if you're not choosing the right type or not using enough, it may not be working.

Dr. Cecilia Larocca, a dermatologist at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, recommends you use no less than SPF 30 and reapply it every two hours. Your sunscreen should also be broad spectrum, says Dr. Larocca, meaning it covers both UVB and UVA rays.

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According to Dr. Larocca, people usually only get about 50% of the SPF on the label. So, if you're using SPF 60, you're really getting closer 30 SPF of protection. To make sure you're getting the right protection, she also recommends using sunscreen every two hours and wearing protective clothing, such as a hat and sunglasses.

Choose the Right Sunscreen and Use it Often

According to the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, you should:

• Avoid sun exposure during peak hours when the sun's rays are strongest, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
• Apply sunscreen 15 minutes before going outside
• Use at least SPF 30 broad spectrum sunblock and reapply every 2 hours when outdoors

Following these guidelines will help reduce your risk of skin damage and future skin cancer.

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