Is skin cancer truly preventable—or have we been missing a deeper biological story?

In this powerful episode of Where Science Meets Self-Care, host Ida Fanelli sits down with dermatologist Dr. Gordon Telford to explore a physiology-based approach to skin cancer prevention—one that goes far beyond sunscreen alone.

With over 30 years of clinical experience in Nova Scotia, Dr. Telford shares evidence-informed insights into non-melanoma skin cancer, photoaging, and the critical role of immune health, oxidative stress, and nutritional biochemistry in long-term skin protection.

This episode challenges conventional sun-avoidance messaging and introduces a more balanced, biology-driven perspective on photoprotection, light exposure, and ...