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Adele Lass: Skin cancer survivor

I am a 72-year-old woman. I was diagnosed with melanoma when I was 69.  I noticed what I thought was a bug bite on my…

Physician & Skin Cancer Survivor to Young Women: There is No Such Thing as a Safe Tan!

As a pediatrician, I have dedicated much of my life to improve the health of children. Amid my grueling schedule, during my second year of…

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…

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…

Mayor Thomas Menino: Skin Cancer Survivor

Mayor’s Message is Loud and Clear The mayor of Boston, Thomas Menino, is also a skin cancer survivor. As an advocate for raising skin cancer…

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…