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Family History & Freckles Led to Young Adult's Skin Cancer Prevention Revelation

“I am going to get skin cancer.” Coming from a healthy 22 year old, this might sound like a jarring statement, but according to the…

Cancer Survivor to Young Women: Skin Cancer Prevention Essential

One of the most valuable lessons I’ve learned as a cancer survivor is to take care of my skin. Before my diagnosis of Hodgkin’s Lymphoma…

“Dr. Derm” Explains the Importance of Skin Cancer Prevention and Early Detection

You might wonder how a dermatologist can save a life. The answer is simple: skin cancers – we find them, we treat them and we…

Researcher Q&A with Dr. Raymond Konger

In spring 2007, Dr. Raymond Konger was awarded a grant from the Prevent Cancer Foundation to support his research on skin cancer. Now an Associate…

Sunny Walia's Skin Cancer Screening Story

The Determined Dermatologist It’s no surprise that dermatologists care about skin cancer. But what happens to a dermatologist who has a family member diagnosed with…

Heather Banz: Skin Cancer Survivor

Dear Prevent Cancer: I was diagnosed with melanoma about 5 years ago, when I was 35. I had a mole on my stomach that was…

Kristine Fargotstein's Skin Cancer Screening Story

Young Woman Warns Others ‘It Can Happen to You’ Whenever a photo is snapped of Kristine Fargotstein, the 24-year-old turns her left shoulder away from…