I was getting into the shower when I noticed it. An unfamiliar shadow suddenly cast over a mole that I’d had for as long as I could remember. … [Read more...]
A life cut short, but a love story that lives on
This is Mary and her beloved James. High school sweethearts who met at 16, they were best friends and practically inseparable throughout their 19-year courtship. In 2007, the year they got married and just before his 28th birthday, James was diagnosed with melanoma. It started … [Read more...]
Symptoms of melanoma – What should you look for?
In grade school, you learned your ABCs and now it's time you knew your ABCDEs (a guide to spotting melanoma). The acronym stands for Asymmetry, Border, Color, Diameter and Evolution (change). … [Read more...]
Early detection – A guide to self-screening for melanoma
As the deadliest form of skin cancer and one that is increasing rapidly among millennials, the face of melanoma may be more familiar than you think. Don’t wait until it’s too late—be proactive about checking your skin and listening to your body. Here's how: … [Read more...]
What is melanoma and who does it affect?
The short answer is that it's the deadliest form of skin cancer and it affects everybody —it doesn't discriminate by age, race or gender. … [Read more...]