Since farmers spend long days outside in the sun's harmful rays, they are at risk for having some form of skin cancer during their lifetime. While cancer is over 100 different diseases, some types of cancer have identified contributors. Overexposure to the sun is the principle cause of skin cancer. However, skin cancer can be treated if caught early.
Skin cancer is defined as a disease in which cancer cells are found in the outer layers of the skin.
There are many early warning signs of these types of cancer. A flat red spot that is rough or scaly. A small lump that can be smooth, shiny or waxy looking. The third type of skin cancer, melanoma, can appear suddenly and is a very aggressive type of cancer. This is why early detection is essential.