Sun safety is a top priority for anyone who’s received a transplant. Why? Because the medications that keep the immune system from rejecting the transplant also raise the risk of skin cancer.
Ready to step up your sun safety game? Check out these tips and tricks shared by transplant recipients who are part of Mayo Clinic Connect, an online community for patients and caregivers.
A good rule of thumb is to avoid direct exposure to the sun between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., whether it’s summer or winter, sunny or cloudy.
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