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Celebrities and Skin Cancer – They’re Just Like Us

By Victoria Silecchia · August 28, 2017

Celebrities and Skin Cancer – They’re Just Like Us

Given the prevalence of skin cancer in the United States, it’s not surprising that so many celebrities have had the disease. In fact, one out of every five Americans is going to get skin cancer. In our very own “Just Like Us” feature, we share ten celebrities you may not realize have had the world’s most common cancer.

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Filed Under: True Stories Tagged With: Basal Cell Carcinoma, Melanoma, Squamous Cell Carcinoma

For(e)ging Good Sun Protection Habits on the Golf Course

By Victoria Silecchia · August 10, 2017

For(e)ging Good Sun Protection Habits on the Golf Course

It’s no surprise that golfers are at high risk for skin cancer. A round can mean prolonged sun exposure, often during the sunniest hours of the day. Thankfully, there are a few simple things you can to do to protect your skin without sacrificing your game.

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Filed Under: Healthy Lifestyle Tagged With: Prevention, Sports

10 Fingers, 10 Toes, 10 Sun Protection Essentials

By Victoria Silecchia · August 3, 2017

10  Fingers, 10 Toes, 10 Sun Protection Essentials

Summertime is a season full of B’s – beaches, barbeques and…babies! In fact, the months of July, August and September boast the highest number of birthdays here in the United States. With this baby bounty, you might find yourself searching for the perfect gift for expectant parents; you want it to be original, but also practical. Look no further, we’ve got just the thing – a basket full of sun protection essentials.

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Filed Under: Healthy Lifestyle Tagged With: Children, Prevention

Ask the Expert: Sunscreen and Acne

By Victoria Silecchia · July 13, 2017

Ask the Expert: Sunscreen and Acne

I’m 15 and my mom tells me I should use sunscreen every day. But I have acne and I don’t want to put anything on my face that will make it worse. I feel like getting some sun will make my skin look better, so why should I do what she says?

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Filed Under: Healthy Lifestyle Tagged With: Ask the Expert, Prevention, Sunscreen

Ask the Expert: Just a Little Tan?

By Victoria Silecchia · June 2, 2017

Ask the Expert: Just a Little Tan?

I occasionally use a tanning bed before a trip or a big event, just to give me a little color. Isn’t that better than lying out in the sun for hours? And doesn’t it give my vitamin D a boost, too?

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Filed Under: Tanning Tagged With: Ask the Expert

This Is Only the Beginning

By Victoria Silecchia · May 31, 2017

This Is Only the Beginning

Since 1979, The Skin Cancer Foundation has worked tirelessly to arm the public with information on the prevention, detection and treatment of this disease.  Our focus is simple: Education as a means to change behaviors and ultimately save lives.

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Filed Under: Inside The Skin Cancer Foundation Tagged With: Prevention

Through the Lens: Six Melanoma Survivors Share Their Stories

By Victoria Silecchia · May 12, 2017

Through the Lens: Six Melanoma Survivors Share Their Stories

Tia Costello was eight months pregnant with her second child when she was diagnosed with melanoma. “I was angry. I screamed into the pillow multiple times and I felt my baby inside me start to move,” she recalls. “I knew she felt the panic inside. I was scared and I feared for her too.”

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Filed Under: True Stories Tagged With: Melanoma

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