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'Don't Fry Day' urges you to wear sunscreen this summer

Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of summer, and when you hear one woman share her story, you'll understand the importance of protecting your skin.

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SAINT LOUIS, Mo. — Melanoma survivor Barb Nikolychik and Dr. Laurin Council, a Washington University Dermatological surgeon at Siteman Cancer Center, joined 5 On Your Side to talk about skin cancer, one of the most common types of cancer.

The American Cancer Society has tips on how to protect yourself from skin cancer:

American Cancer Society Infographic | Ultraviolet | Sunscreen

New skin cancer cases in the US in 2019 Most skin cancers are caused by the sun's UVA Skin cancer (non-melanoma) | 5.4 million and UVB ultraviolet (UV) rays * Female breast cancer | 268,600 UVA rays pierce the skin's surface and travel through the * Lung cancer | 228,150