Skin cancer can hide as spot on sole? What does foot melanoma look like?

Skin cancer can hide as spot on sole? What does foot melanoma look like?

Melanoma on the extremities — nails, hands and feet — is the rarest subtype of the skin cancer, but it’s also more aggressive. As a young, healthy African-American, Joshua Paschal didn’t think he could get melanoma. The deadliest form of skin cancer is rare...
Moles Do Not Equal Melanoma

Moles Do Not Equal Melanoma

A recent study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology shows significant data supporting the idea that most melanoma DOES NOT arise from pre-existing moles. In the study, only about 29% of the patients had melanoma develop from a mole, whereas...
Don’t Let Your Guard Down When It Comes To Skin Cancer Risk During Winter

Don’t Let Your Guard Down When It Comes To Skin Cancer Risk During Winter

As the winter months arrive, it is important to continue to be vigilant and sun safe to avoid increasing your risk for developing skin cancer. According to Dawn Dorsey, “When the temperature drops or you haven’t seen the sun in days, don’t think you can put away the...
RDK Melanoma Foundation 19th Annual Luncheon & Fashion Show – Entertained and Educated

RDK Melanoma Foundation 19th Annual Luncheon & Fashion Show – Entertained and Educated

Education, Prevention and Saving Lives was the theme of the Richard David Kann (RDK) Melanoma Foundation’s 19th Annual Luncheon and Fashion Show “Eclipse 2018”. The event took place on February 20, 2018 at The Breakers, Palm Beach. Nancy Hart served as...
Supporters kick off 19th annual ‘Eclipse 2018’ luncheon and fashion show at art-filled event

Supporters kick off 19th annual ‘Eclipse 2018’ luncheon and fashion show at art-filled event

Wednesday, Dec. 20 — Private residence, Palm Beach Gardens Pictured above: Joel Hart, John Raimondi and Nancy Hart PHOTOS BY ZAK BENNETT Nancy Hart—chairwoman of the upcoming Richard David Kann (RDK) Melanoma Foundation’s 19th annual luncheon and fashion show—and her...