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Congratulations to Skin Cancer Foundation Ambassador Brian Davis! |
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 On April 18, PGA TOUR golfer and skin cancer survivor Brian Davis turned in a world-class performance at the Verizon Heritage tournament on Hilton Head Island, SC. But people are lauding The Skin Cancer Foundation ambassador not just for his golf game but his sportsmanship: Brian sacrificed a chance to capture a TOUR victory on Sunday by calling a penalty on himself.
After the first 72 holes, Brian was tied with 14-time PGA TOUR winner Jim Furyk for the tournament title. After taking a shot on the first sudden-death PGA playoff hole, Brian suspected his club had hit a loose reed (the ball lay amid wet sand and sea grass) during his backswing — a rules violation that would incur a two-stroke penalty and scupper the golfer’s chances at his first ever TOUR victory.
Brian immediately told TOUR director Slugger White what he thought had happened, prompting officials to review the television replay footage. Only during slow motion replays was it clear that his club had, in fact, hit the reed. Shortly thereafter, Brian conceded the game to Furyk, and earned $615,000 for his second-place finish.
Brian, who has been treated for two basal cell carcinomas and one squamous cell carcinoma, contacted The Skin Cancer Foundation about working with us to raise skin cancer awareness in 2009. He is committed to educating the public about sun protection, and his story is featured in the 2010 edition of The Skin Cancer Foundation Journal.
Brian’s high standards and dedication have been clear to us since he first expressed interest in partnering with The Skin Cancer Foundation to promote skin cancer awareness. We’re honored to work with him, and pleased (though not surprised) to see his professionalism and integrity acknowledged. We congratulate Brian on his great tournament! |
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A Tennis Player's Experience |
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 William Stebbins, MD, and C. William Hanke, MD, MPH
William Stebbins, MD, and C. William Hanke, MD, MPH, spoke to Jennifer Reinbold, a former pro tennis player who coaches in Indianapolis. Jennifer competed in nine grand slam tournaments, reaching the Wimbledon quarterfinals in 1983 before losing to the eventual winner, Martina Navratilova. After years of sun exposure, and some experience with skin cancer, Jennifer practices what she preaches: Respect the sun!
Q: What was your experience with sun exposure as a young tennis player?
A: I grew up in South Africa, two hours north of Johannesburg. I started tennis at eight, to spend more time with my older brother and his friends. We played outdoors year-round — there were no indoor facilities then. I had very light skin, so I was susceptible to sun damage. But little information was available about the long-term dangers of sun exposure.
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 Runners take note: A new study shows that marathon runners are at higher risk for melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer. Find out why, and what you can do to stay protected.
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If you want to run without risking wrinkles and skin cancer, follow these suggestions from The Skin Cancer Foundation’s Communications Director, Erin Mulvey, a veteran triathlete.
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A Loss for Brian Davis - But a Big Win for Golf |
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By Tim Dahlberg, AP Sports Columnist
LAS VEGAS — What happened in the junk off the 18th green at the Harbour Town Golf Links could have all been avoided if Brian Davis had only taken the easy way out.
 That, however, was never really an option. Davis was going to play the shot out of the hazard instead of taking a penalty drop because it was probably the only chance he had to finally win a golf tournament. And for that, golf can be grateful.
If this was some kind of fairy tale story, Davis would have won the tournament he so desperately wanted to win. It's not, and Jim Furyk's name is on both the winner's trophy and the $1.026 million check.
Don't expect Davis to be happy about that. He's tried too long and too hard to win a PGA tournament, and this one was almost in his hands.
"You're not playing for second, but playing to win," Davis said. "But I can hold my head up high."
Indeed he can. And, in the end, that may be more important than the win that got away.
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Sun Safety Tips For Sports Enthusiasts |
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How do you play it safe in the sun? The Skin Cancer Foundation asked several athletes who are uniquely qualified to advise readers — they’re also dermatologists!
As skin experts, all of them take certain general precautions and recommend you do the same: Avoid outdoor athletics between the peak sun hours of 10 AM and 4 PM; wear protective clothing, hats, and UV-blocking sunglasses, and use a broad spectrum, sweat-resistant, SPF 15+ sunscreen, being careful to cover often-missed exposed spots such as the hands and the back of the neck.
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 Athletes worry about speed, endurance and staying in form — but they should also be concerned about sun damage. Training outdoors without taking protective measures could result in premature skin aging and skin cancers. Learn how to protect yourself while staying in shape.
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Team rivalries are heating up — and so is the weather. With baseball season in full swing and the World Cup games here, fans are back to the bleachers.
