Category: Skin Cancer
5 Simple Sun Safety Strategies
Skin cancer can sometimes be deadly, and the treatment often leaves scars. Why take the risk? There are many ways to be sun safe. Find strategies that work for you and your family, so you can keep your skin healthy and still have fun! Read More >
Posted on by 1 CommentProtecting Your Skin Is Worth the Effort
“I wish I could tell 16-year-old me to never start tanning. As a mother, I will try very hard to make sure my children never tan. I want them to know that the skin they were born with is perfect, just the way it is.” Read More >
Posted on by 5 CommentsA Tan Is Not a Sign of Health: Sharon McKenna, Melanoma Survivor, Shares Her Story
“Knowledge is power, and I want to equip children with tools to protect them against sun damage. I also want to help them form habits that will last a lifetime. Simply keep your skin the color it came in, and you, too, can make a world of difference.” Read More >
Posted on by 8 CommentsMelanoma: A Surgeon and Survivor’s Perspective
“As a doctor, my job is to do everything I can to achieve the best possible outcomes for my patients. But as a cancer survivor, I feel a huge responsibility to help prevent new melanoma cases. Exposure to UV radiation from either the sun or artificial tanning lamps is the leading cause of skin cancers worldwide.” Read More >
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