An Unexpected Life
An Unexpected Life
Podcast Description
An Expected Life with journalist and mother Marianne Banister turns a spotlight on what it’s like to be blindsided by an overlooked but dangerous epidemic; melanoma in teenagers and young adults. Through conversations with medical experts and stories of young survivors, Marianne delves into not only her daughter Claire’s melanoma journey and ultimate loss at 17 years, but offers inspirational insight and easy tips so you can take charge of your skin health and dodge this most preventable of cancers. Infused with the same positivity and contagious energy of The Claire Marie Foundation, this podcast will leave you feeling empowered to love your skin, enhance your wellness and live your best life - no matter what may come your way.For more information, head tohttps://www.instagram.com/clairemariefoundation/or: https://clairemariefoundation.org/
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The podcast focuses on the epidemic of melanoma among adolescents and young adults, providing insights into personal stories, such as host Marianne Banister's daughter Claire's journey, and expert advice on prevention, with episodes covering topics like the triggers of adolescent melanoma, the importance of skin screenings, and emerging melanoma vaccines.
An Expected Life with journalist and mother Marianne Banister turns a spotlight on what it’s like to be blindsided by an overlooked but dangerous epidemic; melanoma in teenagers and young adults. Through conversations with medical experts and stories of young survivors, Marianne delves into not only her daughter Claire’s melanoma journey and ultimate loss at 17 years, but offers inspirational insight and easy tips so you can take charge of your skin health and dodge this most preventable of cancers. Infused with the same positivity and contagious energy of The Claire Marie Foundation, this podcast will leave you feeling empowered to love your skin, enhance your wellness and live your best life – no matter what may come your way.For more information, head tohttps://www.instagram.com/clairemariefoundation/or: https://clairemariefoundation.org/
UV damage is sneaky! Even with daily sunscreen use, you could be exposing your skin to sun damage and increasing your risk of melanoma in ways you never imagined!
For instance, did you know that your mode of travel, that refreshing margarita or even your over-the-counter painkiller can cause damage in the sun? How about the fact that you can burn through your clothes? Class is in session! Dropping today, our latest episode of An Unexpected Life Podcast.
Claire Marie Foundation Chief Medical Advisor and Dermatologist Eva Simmons-O’Brien joins us with insights and simple solutions to make sure you are sensationally sun-safe!
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
✅How to find the UV Index for your area
✅ Hidden Travel Sun Risks
✅ How to Keep From Burning Through Your Clothes
✅ Reality of “Margarita Burn” and Other Food Risks
✅ Drugs That Enhance Sun Sensitivity.
✅ Benefits of UPF 50 Clothing, Heliocare & SunPowder
✅ Melanoma Does Not Discriminate: Why Everyone is at Risk.
✅ Hormones and Genetics; Other Factors That Put You At Risk
Links
🔶 The Margarita Burn and Other Risks bit.ly/4usJ9bf
🔶 People of Color Do Get Melanoma bit.ly/4dS73qx
🔶 Why is Melanoma Striking So Many Young Men? bit.ly/42KhSF2
🔶 Risk of Tanning Beds: bit.ly/4t280kr
🔶 Heliocare https://heliocare.com/
🔶 SunPowder https://drinksunpowder.com/
🔶 The Risks of Spray Sunscreen bit.ly/4cmxTEi
🔶 Teen Cancer America; Support for Teens and Young Adults: https://teencanceramerica.org/
🔶 Ulman Foundation; Support for Teens and Young Adults: https://ulmanfoundation.org/
Claire Marie Foundation Mission
“ The Claire Marie Foundation provides clarity and hope in the fight against adolescent and young adult melanoma through awareness, education and prevention.
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