You’ve probably heard about the link between UV rays and skin cancer. But what exactly are UV rays, and how are they dangerous? And most importantly—what can you do to reduce your exposure?Here are the basics: The light that comes from the sun contains ultr...

Here’s a shocking stat: Up to 1 in 5 Americans will get skin cancer in their lifetime. The good news is that sunscreen can go a long way toward reducing your risk.But the contents inside that bottle or tube isn’t magic. “Sunscreen only works if you’re apply...

Updated July 15, 2021Everybody loves the outdoors in the spring and summer. After a long winter of dark mornings and early dusk, people crave sunlight! With the sun comes the responsibility of protecting your largest organ – the skin– from the sun’s damagin...

It’s no secret that cancer’s effects go far beyond the physical. In fact, the raw emotions you might feel after your diagnosis—from anger to sadness to fear—might be more overwhelming than anything else.There are many ways to deal with these feelings, like ...

 “It made me feel that being alone in this situation was not the loneliest feeling in the world. It made me realize that the other people were also going through the feelings I was having but dealing with them much better than I was. They were living t...

Here’s some crucial food for thought if you’re in the midst of cancer treatment: More than ever, good nutrition matters. Eating well can help you keep up your strength, maintain a healthy weight, lower your risk of infections, and heal faster. It might even...