Which statement indicates a need for further teaching about preventing skin cancer?

• A. I should avoid the use of tanning booth
• B. I should check my skin monthly for any changes
• C. I should use sunscreen even on cloudy days
• D. Eating a high fiber diet will reduce my risk for developing skin cancer

Answer: (D)

Preventing skin cancer mainly hinges on reducing exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation and staying vigilant about changes on the skin. The statement about a high-fiber diet reducing skin cancer risk isn’t supported by evidence for this specific cancer; while fiber helps overall health and lowers risk for several other cancers, it’s not a proven method to prevent skin cancer. That mismatch signals a gap in understanding, which is why this option indicates a need for more teaching.

In contrast, avoiding tanning booths, checking the skin monthly for changes, and using sunscreen even on cloudy days are aligned with established prevention and early-detection practices. Tanning booths expose the skin to UV radiation and increase risk; monthly self-checks help catch new or changing lesions early; and sunscreen on overcast days still blocks UV rays, since clouds don’t fully block them.