Squamous cell skin cancer

[bbbamI]

I bet the women will be looking. Ok, I served up an easy one for you. Let her rip.

Uhhhh, you can leave your hat on?

 

[Zoocat]

I'm sorry to hear that Dawg. I have also had a few basel cells removed. (The price I now pay for my youth spent on S. California beaches.) At first I had to go to the dermatologist every 6 months but then after no reoccurances for a year now I go once a year again. The annoying part is that my Dr wants to remove every little suspicious skin bump, patch, or ?
And every removal has to go to the lab. It costs me $$$$$ out of pocket because all dematologist visits are excluded from my health insurance.

I did a lot of research on sun screens. They are not all equally effective. Make sure yours blocks UVA and UVB rays. Ask your dermatologist for recommendations.

 

[Purron]

Uhhhh, you can leave your hat on?

 

[W2R]

I think berets are sexy, though they don't do much for blocking sunlight except right on top.

Dawg, I like the hat you linked to. Maybe not quite as dashing as a beret, but a hat like that could convey a sort of devil-may-care je-ne-sais-quoi out on the golf course.

 

[TromboneAl]

I really like this hat. It's very comfortable and light and gives full coverage.

 

[Purron]

I wish men would go back to wearing hats more. Hats keep you warm in the winter, protect you from the sun, and look cool...

 

[W2R]

Frank wears hats a lot. I think his head gets cold since he is partly balding. Anyway, he has many really great hats, one of which looks a little like the hat on the right. My favorite one makes him look like a Mafia hitman, especially when he wears it with his black trenchcoat, but I like it a lot. Definitely cool looking, and sexy.

T-Al, that hat looks like something an African explorer might wear! Could be pretty exotic.

 

[Dawg52]

I really like this hat. It's very comfortable and light and gives full coverage.

You own one? Bet it's tough keeping that baby on when biking.

 

[Purron]

My favorite one makes him look like a Mafia hitman, especially when he wears it with his black trenchcoat, but I like it a lot. Definitely cool looking, and sexy.

I bet no one messes with Frank when he wears that hat

And you're right, the right hat can make a man look very sexy.

 

[mickeyd]

I've had all 3 versions of skin cancer. Over the last few years I have had over a dozen operations for basil cell, squamous cell or melanoma. I only get excited about the melanomas any more. Will have to get a Sq. cell excised next week from my back. I used to get concerned, but I've learned that I can do only so much to protect myself now and most of my problem stem from being out in the sun many, many years ago.

 

[Zoocat]

For women, here's my favorite hat company. I own a couple of them and wore the "casual traveler" hat throughout Africa and S. America.
Wallaroo Hat Company - Home

 

[Dawg52]

I've had all 3 versions of skin cancer. Over the last few years I have had over a dozen operations for basil cell, squamous cell or melanoma. I only get excited about the melanomas any more. Will have to get a Sq. cell excised next week from my back. I used to get concerned, but I've learned that I can do only so much to protect myself now and most of my problem stem from being out in the sun many, many years ago.

Yes, that is the problem. I can paste myself with all the sunscreen in the world, but not much I can do about all the previous damage. Oh well, lather up, play golf and go see the dermatologist once a year.

 

[harley]

I don't have a picture of me with mine, but I have a blues hat ala John Lee Hooker from back in my wannabe days. It's a good look, even on an overweight white guy.

 

[Purron]

It's a good look, even on an overweight white guy.

Oh, yea...

 

[Khan]

Bought something like this for last SO (though with plain hatband):

Bailey Western High Stakes - Black - Free Shipping & Return Shipping

He stuck several white cat whiskers (gleaned) into the hatband.

 

[cantlogin]

Here are some hats

 

[Dawg52]

Here are some hats

Probably get those for a decent price.

 

[Ed_The_Gypsy]

T-Al,

Thank you for the link on serious sun hats.

I am seriously considering jobs in the Middle East (e.g., Oman in the desert) and that looks pretty effective.

Cheers,

Gypsy

 

[cantlogin]

Probably get those for a decent price.

The CAT hat was free, the lawn-mowing hat was about 6 bucks at Wal-Mart and the "bash hat" was on sale and a bargain at $480.

 

[Purron]

The CAT hat was free, the lawn-mowing hat was about 6 bucks at Wal-Mart and the "bash hat" was on sale and a bargain at $480.

Good grief, I had no idea those "bash hats" cost so much. I guess you have to carry it around with you when you park your bike.

 

[bbbamI]

Good grief, I had no idea those "bash hats" cost so much. I guess you have to carry it around with you when you park your bike.

That is pretty high. My "brain bucket" cost $120, but it's not fancy.

 

[Martha]

Arai makes a fine helmet, though I prefer my Shoei.

 

[Khan]

Here are some hats

The problem with the CAT hat is that it doesn't protect the ears or the back of the neck.

 

[Dawg52]

All I can do is wear tons of sunscreen from now on and a good hat. Ordered one of these today. I bet the women will be looking.

Mens Sun Hat, Sun Block Hats - Coolibar Inc.

Got my hat today. Yeah, the women will be looking alright. Pointing and laughing. Gonna take some time adjusting to this look.

 

[bbbamI]

I like the hat. But if it bothers you, get some cool sunglasses and you should look just fine. (as long as you don't wear those pastel plaid pants)