Assignment problem: Brad is in his late 40's. He spent many summers at the beach, grew up to love fishing, and now is a farmer spending most of his time outdoors. He always wanted a nice tan so sunscreen wasn't a priority for him. "I thought tan skin looked so much better and I felt better when I had a tan". His wife noticed a mole on his back and encouraged him to get it checked out. He went to a dermatologist who immediately recommended a skin biopsy.
- What do you think the dermatologist was thinking?
- What are the two types of skin cancer Brad could have?
- Which one is worse and why?
- What advice would you give Brad for taking better care of his skin?