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From Beauty Mark to Melanoma
Chrissy Carbone has always had moles on her skin. She never dreamed that the innocent-looking “beauty marks” could become life-threatening. While it’s true that common moles are not dangerous, Chrissy...
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Goal Met! 1,500+ Free Screenings this Spring and Summer
It’s been a smashing summer for the Destination Healthy Skin free skin cancer screening and education program. During July, we traveled up the west coast before heading back east in August where we...
View ArticleDefend Your Skin: NFL Coach Shares 3 Tips for Skin Cancer Prevention
For Sean McDermott, head coach of the NFL’s Buffalo Bills, a strong defensive strategy is a key part of winning, both on and off the field. #ThisIsSkinCancer Sean, a fair-skinned, blue-eyed redhead, is...
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1,845 Free Skin Cancer Screenings in 2023
Our Destination Healthy Skin free skin cancer screening and education program has wrapped up another eventful season, with 1,845 free screenings in the books. Each year, the program brings hope and...
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On #GivingTuesday, Let’s Fight Skin Cancer Together!
Donate Join the #GivingTuesday movement and give – whether it’s a donation or the power of your voice – to support the fight against skin cancer. The Tuesday after Thanksgiving is #GivingTuesday. Each...
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Melanoma at Age 15 – a Young Warrior’s Battle
Melanoma, a dangerous skin cancer, is very rare in children and teens. But it can happen to young people, as Kaili Arntson discovered when she was just 15 years old. In 2019, Kaili enjoyed the life...
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Jimmy Buffett’s Death Puts Merkel Cell Carcinoma in the Spotlight
Beloved singer-songwriter, Jimmy Buffett, lost his battle with Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) on September 1, 2023. The sad news of his death sparked a surge of interest in this rare, aggressive and...
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#ThisIsSkinCancer Stories
Every year in the U.S., millions of people learn the truth about what it means to say, “This is skin cancer.” We’re sharing just a few of their stories. For some people, a skin cancer diagnosis means...
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Wherever You Are, We’re There for You, With Skin Cancer Information You Can...
Imagine this: You’re on your way home from work when your dermatologist calls with bad news. You have basal cell carcinoma, a skin cancer, and need to schedule surgery to remove it. Once the news sinks...
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Acral Melanoma Survivor Warns: Know What to Look For
Most people who go to the podiatrist would never expect to get biopsied and diagnosed with a rare, dangerous skin cancer. But that’s exactly what happened to Dorothy Overstreet in 2020, during the...
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Speak Up in the Fight Against Skin Cancer
America’s most common cancer is a fierce adversary, striking more than 9,500 people each day. And every year in the U.S., more people are diagnosed with skin cancer than all other cancers combined....
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