Mark was diagnosed with Hodgkin Lymphoma at age 26. He went through multiple rounds of chemo. Mark shares his story of regaining mental and physical health after treatment, as well as the importance of building and using support systems.
You Are in Control: Preparation & Planning for Legal Issues Affecting Individuals with Chronic Illness
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Tips to Stay Safe in the Sun
Sun safety is always in season. It’s important to protect your skin from sun damage throughout the year, no matter the weather.
UV Radiation: Risks & Prevention
Taking steps to protect yourself from the sun is a year-round responsibility. Protect yourself and others from the sun with shade, a shirt, or sunblock (SPF 15+) all year long.
Tanning Beds & Melanoma
Like many young ladies, Amber was using tanning beds during her college years. 67 stitches later…
It is possible to separate gender from health care—and we should. 🏳️🌈
The existing emphasis on gender distorts and oversimplifies the person in need of care. Giving individuals the autonomy to make their own health-related decisions, and support once they do, is essential to improved outcomes for all people, not just those who are transgender.”
7 Major Health Disparities Affecting the LGBTQ+ Community
We all rely on healthcare services at some point in our lives, and many of us take them for granted. But not everybody has the same access to medical advice and treatment. As a result, specific populations suffer poorer health outcomes than others.
Skin cancer among gay and bisexual men: Why tanning beds may be to blame
Gay and bisexual men may also be at increased risk: Though research about cancer risks for the LGBTQ+ community is lacking, a 2020 study indicates that gay and bisexual men report skin cancer rates nearly twice that of heterosexual men.1 (Sexual minority women reported lower or equal rates of skin cancer compared with heterosexual women.)
What Are the Symptoms of Skin Cancer?
What Are the Symptoms of Skin Cancer? Español (Spanish) Print Talk to your doctor if you notice changes in your skin such as a new growth, a sore that doesn’t heal, a change in an old growth, or any of the A-B-C-D-Es of melanoma. A change in your skin is…
How to Protect Your Skin From the Sun
Spending time outside is a great way to be physically active, reduce stress, and get vitamin D. You can work and play outside without raising your skin cancer risk by protecting your skin from the sun.