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Blog Post: "A Tan Is Not a Sign of Health"

“I learned the hard way,” writes Sharon McKenna, a melanoma survivor and sun safety manager with the Arizona Department of Health Services. “To date, I’ve undergone 28 biopsies and had three melanomas surgically removed. … I still had a visible tan line two months after my first melanoma surgery. I was embarrassed and viewed my … Continue reading Blog Post: "A Tan Is Not a Sign of Health"

Blog Post: Being a Cancer Survivor Reminds Me Life Is Precious

Traci Ramirez, breast cancer survivor: “It hasn’t been easy. I’ve gone through bouts of fear, anxiety, and disappointment on my way back to wellness. … On the other hand, I have been able to regain my happy life. My diagnosis has given me a greater appreciation for life.”