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Skin Cancer and the Importance of Community.

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CANCER. It's a scary word. And when it comes to skin cancer, the fear is no different. May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month and this time is dedicated to educating people about skin cancers of all kinds. Did you know that globally, between 2 and 3 million cases of non-melanoma skin cancers are diagnosed each year? That's a staggering number, and it means that the chances of being diagnosed with skin cancer are higher than you might think.

Be sure to listen to this week's podcast episode featuring Dr. Emily Ruiz, where we talk about non-melanoma skin cancers, tips for preventing skin cancer, and available treatment options.

 

KEY POINTS FROM THIS EPISODE

  • (6:50) Understanding the Different Types of Skin Cancer

  • (9:50) How Do You Get Skin Cancer

  • (11:48) Prevention Methods for Skin Cancer

  • (20:00) Skin Cancer Champions

  • (25:22) Nicotinamide

  • (30:30) Tips for People who have been Diagnosed with Skin Cancer

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ABOUT DR. RUIZ

Emily Ruiz, MD, MPH, is an Associate Physician at the Mohs and Dermatologic Surgery Center at Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women’s Cancer Center, an Associate Professor in Dermatology at Harvard Medical School, Director of the High-Risk Skin Cancer Clinic at Dana Farber/Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and Program Director of the Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology Fellowship.

Dr. Ruiz received her undergraduate degree from Duke University, medical degree from New York University School of Medicine, and Master of Public Health Degree from Harvard School of Public Health. She completed an internship in internal medicine at New York University School of Medicine, dermatology residency at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and fellowship in Micrographic Surgery and Dermatologic Oncology at Brigham and Women’s Hospital.

Skin Cancer Champions is an online forum for those diagnosed with non-melanoma skin cancers. It's a place where you can find accurate information, connect with others who are on a similar journey, and feel supported every step of the way.

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