Seeing old pictures of myself with a tan makes me cringe. I used to work on that golden tan, anytime and any way that I could. Little did I know at the time, I was setting the stage for melanoma. Now, I embrace and love my natural skin so much, that I don’t even wear makeup, only sunscreen. Age: 64, …

As a melanoma patient, I use daily SPF 60 all over before I go out the door and I also stay out of the sun’s harmful rays. Diane Davis Woznicki, Age 42, Elgin,IL, Diag stage 1b 2016, Acral lentiginous melanoma bottom heal, shortly after chemo from breast cancer.  

This is the first summer to rock my natural skin, blue lizard sunscreen and no tanning beds or laying out in the sun. Floppy hats and sunglasses a must! Age 42, Newport, MI Stage IV

I wear big floppy hats, use Blue Lizard SPF sunscreen, and stay out of the sun from 10 – 4 when possible! Age 48,  NYC, NY STAGE IV MELANOMA NED since 2015

Always have sunscreen on makeup or not! Lost my father 12/16 to Melanoma 9 months after his diagnosis. Currently, I have skin checks every 6 months and I’m watching a few spots.

I’m 47 my dad passed from melanoma 5 years ago. I’m a runner and always use sunscreen.

I rock my skin by wearing my sunglasses at all times outdoors. Even on cloudy or overcast days! Yes, you can get melanoma in your eyes!

After my husband was diagnosed with Melanoma, I became much more aware of my skin, and the damaging effects of the suns harsh rays. He was diagnosed twice with Melanoma. The second time, after a 16 month long battle, Jason passed away. He was a true warrior and participated in one of the studies. If he could not help himself, …

Age 42 Seattle WA I do not have melanoma but I am at high-risk. My father died from it when he was 27 years old.