EPISODE · May 18, 2026 · 45 MIN
How to Prevent Skin Cancer: Sun Safety Tips, SPF & Warning Signs with Dr Ellie Rashid
from Self Care Club · host Lauren Mishcon & Nicole Goodman
This episode is sponsored by Welbeck – providing beyond better healthcare.Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the UK and worldwide, yet around 90% of cases are preventable. So how can we better protect ourselves, what sun safety habits actually matter, and what warning signs should we never ignore?This week we are joined by Consultant Dermatologist Dr Ellie Rashid to break down the facts about skin cancer prevention, SPF, tanning, mole checks, and the everyday habits that can reduce your risk. In this episode we discuss:• Whether there’s ever such a thing as a “safe tan”• If you really need SPF on cloudy days• The difference between SPF 30 and SPF 50• Expensive vs affordable sunscreen brands• How often you should reapply SPF• Skin cancer risks for all skin tones• The ABCDE rule for checking moles• Warning signs that are often missed• The role of AI, mole mapping, and early detection• What happens when you see a dermatologist with a concern…and the one habit Dr Rashid wishes everyone would start today.Whether you’re a devoted sun-seeker, a year-round SPF wearer, or somewhere in between, this episode is packed with practical advice that could genuinely protect your health.Come join us at the Everywoman Festival on June 13th https://www.everywomanfest.com/To book an appointment with Dr Rashid: https://welbeck.com/find-a-specialist/dr-ellie-rashidFor more information: https://www.skincancer.org/get-involved/skin-cancer-awareness-month/https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/skin-cancerBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/self-care-club--6942824/support.Get in touch & come follow us on:Instagram Tiktok thttps://www.tiktok.com/@40ish.podcastJoin our private Facebook groupOrder our book hereBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/40ish-navigating-midlife-and-perimenopause--6942825/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rssStudio production by @launchpodstudiosMusic by purpleplanet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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This episode is sponsored by Welbeck – providing beyond better healthcare.Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the UK and worldwide, yet around 90% of cases are preventable. So how can we better protect ourselves, what sun safety habits actually matter, and what warning signs should we never ignore?This week we are joined by Consultant Dermatologist Dr Ellie Rashid to break down the facts about skin cancer prevention, SPF, tanning, mole checks, and the everyday habits that can reduce your risk. In this episode we discuss:• Whether there’s ever such a thing as a “safe tan”• If you really need SPF on cloudy days• The difference between SPF 30 and SPF 50• Expensive vs affordable sunscreen brands• How often you should reapply SPF• Skin cancer risks for all skin tones• The ABCDE rule for checking moles• Warning signs that are often missed• The role of AI, mole mapping, and early detection• What happens when you see a dermatologist with a concern…and the one habit Dr Rashid wishes everyone would start today.Whether you’re a devoted sun-seeker, a year-round SPF wearer, or somewhere in between, this episode is packed with practical advice that could genuinely protect your health.Come join us at the Everywoman Festival on June 13th https://www.everywomanfest.com/To book an appointment with Dr Rashid: https://welbeck.com/find-a-specialist/dr-ellie-rashidFor more information: https://www.skincancer.org/get-involved/skin-cancer-awareness-month/https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/skin-cancerBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/self-care-club--6942824/support.Get in touch & come follow us on:Instagram Tiktok thttps://www.tiktok.com/@40ish.podcastJoin our private Facebook groupOrder our book hereBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/40ish-navigating-midlife-and-perimenopause--6942825/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rssStudio production by @launchpodstudiosMusic by purpleplanet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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