Ultraviolet light from tanning beds are a major cause of skin cancer, says expert

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChLtXXpo4Ge1ReTEboVvTDg https://ift.tt/fJUmyg4 May marks Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and experts at Canada's largest research hospital are warning about several dangerous trends that are exposing a new generation of Canadians to an increased risk of skin cancer. Miranda Anthistle was joined by Dr. Marcus Butler, the site lead for melanoma at the University Health Network's Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. Dr. Butler said ultraviolet light from tanning beds was a major cause of skin cancer and no, a "base tan does not protect you from the damage that's caused" by the sun.  He added that despite advances in medicine for skin cancer, people of all types continue to be susceptible to skin cancer.  For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/20fcXDc Follow Global News on X HERE: http://bit.ly/1Toz8mt Follow Global News on TikTok HERE: https://ift.tt/yA2Ye65 #GlobalNews