Cinco Vidas

Now that the weather’s getting warmer and we’re all pulling out sleeveless tops and colorful shorts, it’s time to think about the health of our skin. The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) set up a great reminder for us: May is the official Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month®. All around the country, organizations are offering free screenings. There’s no better time to make sure your skin is healthy!

“I have to admit,” says investigative reporter Heather VanNest, “I almost missed that skin cancer appointment years ago. I thought I had too many other important things to do. It ended up becoming the most important thing I’ve ever done.” Diagnosed with melanoma when she was 29 years old, Heather’s life was saved because of early screening. “If you didn’t come in for a full body skin cancer exam and biopsy,” her doctor told her, “I doubt you would’ve lived to see your 35th birthday.” (more…)