SKIN CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
The month of May is well underway and despite the persistent rain, it is still important to keep in mind that protecting your skin is essential even when it is cloudy outside!
I begin this month with a visit from Stéphanie Richard, who has also been diagnosed with skin cancer, as well as Jasmine MacGowan, Executive Director of the Sauve Ta Peau Foundation.
Since I started raising awareness through social media and in my daily life, I frequently receive testimonies from people affected by skin cancer. I often receive messages from my friends who share posts from Facebook or Instagram surrounding this subject. This is how I discovered Stéphanie. A friend shared her testimony with me and after reading her story, I wrote to her personally to see if she would be interested in coming to tell us about it live on the Balado À Fleurs de Peaux.
Her journey is different from mine and that's what made me curious. Stephanie was diagnosed with stage 1 melanoma, not caused by UV rays (20% of cases). I wanted to know more and to know the reasons that led her to want to consult.
Enjoy listening!
Available in audio on Spotify and in video on Youtube
- Episode #4
"At that time I didn't understand the magnitude of all this" - Stéphanie Richard
🔆 Here are the highlights
Taking things in hand quickly is important!
As we heard in the last episode, the importance of monitoring your body and self-assessing your skin can really make a huge difference.
This is the case for Stéphanie, who, as soon as her mole appeared, questioned herself and wanted to investigate. Despite the first inconclusive visit to the doctor, she persisted and then, once again, took advantage of a dermatology appointment scheduled for another subject to talk about it and have it checked.
His advice: It is important to follow through when you feel that something is not "normal" and not to hesitate to get a second opinion when the answer you got is not the one you expected. If we remain uncertain, we must investigate.
Questioning: What did I do to get this?
What did I do or not do to get this! This is a question that often arises following the announcement of a diagnosis. We often feel guilty. We feel that we did not do what was necessary, and sometimes, this journey can bring beneficial changes in our lifestyle.
It's important to talk about it
Talking about it is not about playing the victim! Sharing your story not only allows some people to realize that protecting their skin is important, but also allows us to keep in mind that we must stay on the lookout for changes that we can see on our skin.
We are responsible for our health!
What about you? Have you been affected by skin cancer or do you know someone close to you who has been diagnosed?
👉 Write to us and leave your comments, we want to read you!
New! Sunscreen distributors in Quebec!
Learn about Save Your Skin Foundation’s initiative to promote sun protection and prevent skin cancer across Canada: In 2022, Save Your Skin Foundation partnered with medical students and municipalities to successfully launch 10 touchless sunscreen dispensers. Building on this success, we launched an additional 32 dispensers in 2023.
➡️ With skin cancer rates on the rise, Sauveta Skin Foundation aims to raise awareness and highlight the importance of sun protection through educational and advocacy initiatives.
➡️ These vending machines are offering free Health Canada-approved SPF 30 mineral sunscreen to anyone in need. This sunscreen is zinc oxide-based, free of chemical filters, common allergens and toxic ingredients such as oxybenzone, avobenzone, retinyl palmitate, PEG, fragrance and sodium laureth sulfate.
If you are interested in this initiative, for your city or an event, contact us here.
Krab ēo UV Sleeves !
In order to contribute to the prevention of skin cancer and to promote sun protection in all its forms, Krabēo is proud to have started a pilot project with the city of La Prairie to protect the skin health of outdoor workers, those most at risk. The UPF50+ UV Sleeves will allow them to work safely and protected from skin damage! THANK YOU Krab ēo !!
In the next episode
In this episode, we will talk about sun protection. To get started on this broad topic, we will start with the different sunscreens available on the market.
I will have a visit from Gabrielle Nguyen-Van-Tinh , pharmacist owner who will give us these tips and advice 😃
Everything you need to know !!
👉 How to choose your sunscreen?
👉 What to look for when buying?
👉 How much to apply?
👉 Is it carcinogenic?
👉 And more..
It's time to take notes 🗒 !! Stay connected!
Podcast sponsored by the Save Your Skin Foundation and Krabēo.
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