In 2018, a few months after she became a mother, Leah followed her own mom’s advice and went to the dermatologist for her first professional skin exam. She never imagined that the exam would uncover an aggressive melanoma and ultimately save her life. But that’s exactly what happened.
On December 29, 2024, Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States, passed away at home, under hospice care, at the age of 100. Carter, well-known for his public service and humanitarian work, was the longest-lived president in U.S. history. During the final decade of his life, the former president faced numerous health issues, including a battle with stage IV melanoma.
Katie was diagnosed with melanoma at age 26 and fought a grueling 8-year battle with the disease. She shares her story of survival to urge everyone to check their skin regularly and to see a dermatologist if something doesn’t look or feel right. Skin cancer can be deadly, and early detection can save your life.
Good Morning America host and weather anchor Sam Champion is no stranger to skin cancer. After his first bout with the disease at age 26, Sam has had multiple skin cancers removed and is familiar with the warning signs of the disease. But even he was surprised by the appearance of his most recent basal cell carcinoma (BCC), so he’s speaking up about the importance of regular skin exams, getting to know your skin and trusting your instincts.
Since 2010, when she was diagnosed with Stage I melanoma, Melissa Garrett has been fighting a grueling battle against chronic skin cancer, including a second melanoma in 2021, and so many basal cell carcinomas (BCCs) that she has lost track.
Celebrities like Hugh Jackman, Kevin Jonas and Christie Brinkley have battled nonmelanoma skin cancer, while Khloe Kardashian and Teddi Mellencamp Arroyave have battled melanoma. Others including Bob Marley and Jimmy Buffett have passed away as a result of skin cancer.
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. Now, she wants to educate people about acral lentiginous melanoma (ALM) and how to detect it.
In 2013, at just 19 years of age, Amy Callaghan, Scottish National Party candidate for Mid Dunbartonshire, was diagnosed with melanoma. Here is her story.
A retired NYPD detective, who spent his career looking for clues, learned a tough lesson about how to identify skin cancer warning signs that were hiding in plain sight.
The truth is that many people don’t realize that skin cancer is serious until it happens to them. That’s why we’re working to educate people about the dangers of skin cancer and the importance of sun protection and early detection. You can help!
