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WHO'S AT RISK?"
"Uh-oh. Look at this," he motioned to his assistant.
Face-down on the examination table in the
oh-so-typical and not-so-cute little hospital gown,
I realized my worst fears may have just come true.
As my dermatologist searched for signs of skin
cancer on my back, I searched for the strength to
face what might lie ahead.
"You have skin cancer," was actually a familiar
phrase. Been there, done that. However, my prior
experience consisted of basal cell carcinoma - the
less severe and slower growing type of skin cancer
on my face and chest. My greatest fear had always
been - melanoma - the very serious kind - the kind
that can metastasize and spread like wildfire if you
don't catch it early. The kind that takes a life
every hour.
"Most likely it's melanoma," my dermatologist
continued. "We'll find out what stage when the
biopsy comes back," launching the longest five days
of my life.
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the
U.S. More than 1 million cases of skin cancer are
diagnosed each year. Yes, that's scary. As with any
cancer, early detection is the key. Prevention is
even better.
Are you at risk? I'm aware that it IS possible that
you feel this could never happen to you. I felt
certain that I was exempt. OTHER people get skin
cancer. OTHER people need sunblock. OTHER people
have to be concerned with the damaging rays. Besides
that, it's a pain in the pale-white-booty to apply
this stuff.
But, we've gotta' do it. We've got to take the time
and effort to protect our skin - our own and our
kid's. In summation, everyone's at risk.
The best ways to have an active summer, but lower
the risk of skin cancer are to:
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Avoid the sun
between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
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Seek shade. If your
shadow is shorter than you, the sun's rays are at
their strongest.
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Cover up with
protective clothing (tightly woven fabrics you
can't see through).
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Use sunscreen with
a sun protection factor (SPF) of 15 or higher.
Apply a generous amount (about a palmful) and
reapply after swimming, towling dry, or perspiring
(even on hazy or overcast days).
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Cover your head
with a wide-brimmed hat, shading your face, ears,
and neck.
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Wear sunglasses
with 99% to 100% UV absorption to provide optimal
protection for the eyes.
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Avoid tanning beds
like the plague. They're 15 times as intensive!
As adults, we're also
responsible for protecting our children from
overexposure to the sun. Kids don't always "get it."
In fact, they usually complain that applying
sunblock is a hassle and delays their fun. Why not
check out the new scents, fun colors, and cute
shapes?
Fortunately, we caught the melanoma on my back
early. Following surgery (and many prayers), I can
say I'm "C" free again. But I will continuously go
for checkups (modeling the latest fashion in
hospital gowns), experience the slice and dice of a
biopsy, and anxiously await the results. It's worth
the effort. In fact, compared to the risk of skin
cancer, it "pales" in comparison.
I'm passionate for you to enjoy your summer - but
more importantly - that you get to enjoy your LIFE!
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by all means, don't be late!
Happy Father's Day to all the great men who have loved
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QUESTIONS:
- 1) What did the doctor say to the man who
complained he was shrinking?
- 2) How do you make seven even?"
- 3) What do you call a country where all the
automobiles are pink?
ANSWERS:
- You will just have to be a little patient!
- Take away the "s"!
- A pink car nation!
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