Rohan Kapoor Rohan Kapoor Asked 7 months ago

Does uv radiation cause cancer?

My father always warned me about staying too long in the sun, especially during peak hours. Lately, I've been seeing a lot of articles about UV radiation and cancer risks. Is there a strong connection, and how serious is it really?

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Deepa Saxena Deepa Saxena Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago
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Yes, it absolutely does. It is best to avoid direct noon sun and wear protective clothing.

Kriti Sen Kriti Sen Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

I totally get it, hearing terms like UV radiation and cancer can be really scary and stressful. Just try to take small precautions like wearing sunscreen daily so you don't have to constantly worry. We are all learning how to protect ourselves better.

Megha Deshmukh Megha Deshmukh Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

Haan na, UV radiation is actually quite harmful for the skin. Mere doctor ne bola tha ki summer ho ya winter, daily sunscreen lagana zaroori hai. Chhoti-chhoti baaton se hi hamari health safe rehti hai.

Vikas Sharma Vikas Sharma Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Haan yaar, UV rays se skin cancer ka risk toh badhta hi hai na. Delhi ki dhoop toh waise hi dushman hai skin ki. Isliye hamesha sunscreen lagakar hi bahar nikla karo, negligence bilkul nahi chalegi boss.

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Consult a radiation oncologist

Rajendra Prasad Rajendra Prasad Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Yes, UV rays are dangerous. Just like I monitor my blood pressure and get routine checkups, we must also pay attention to our skin health and get any weird moles examined by a doctor immediately.

Sunita Rao Sunita Rao Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

It does cause cellular damage which can lead to skin cancer over time. If you have any unusual dark patches or moles, please don't ignore it and get it checked by a qualified dermatologist for safety.

Amit Ranade Amit Ranade Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

It definitely does, which is why I always schedule my outdoor runs or walks before 8 AM or after 5 PM. If you are working out outside, early morning sun is great, but peak UV hours are just not safe for your skin.

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