"Melanoma Monday - How To Protect Your Skin This Summer" - Jummy Olabanji
91,270 American’s will be diagnosed with melanoma this year, and another 9,320 are expected to die as a result of the disease, according to the American Cancer Society. This scar on Lucy’s knee is a reminder of cancer. Lucy moved to New York from the United Kingdom, where hot and sunny days are few and far between. Anytime she was on vacation, staying in the sun was a top priority. Lucy then noticed a dark mole on her knee and went to Mount Sinai to get it checked out. Doctors diagnosed her with stage zero melanoma. Hooman, Khorasani, MD, assistant clinical professor of dermatology and chief of the division of Mohs, reconstructive and cosmetic surgery at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, removed the mole a few days later. Dr. Khorasani said melanoma can happen to anyone no matter their age, race, or gender. Catching it early is key to survival.
- Hooman Khorasani, MD, Assistant Clinical Professor, Dermatology, Chief, Division of Mohs, Reconstructive and Cosmetic Surgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai