The first Monday of May has been designated as "Melanoma Monday" by the American Academy of Dermatology and who are we to try and stop them? Melanoma Research Fund came up with the idea to #getnaked in efforts of catching Melanoma in the early stages. But I want to take this one step further, so instead of sharing a stock image, make it personal. I say #letsbenaked.
Early detection is Melanoma's worst nightmare. Actually that's a lie. Knowledge is it's worst nightmare, prevention and early detection come in at a close second and third. Did you know, if caught in the early stages, Melanoma has a 98% cure rate?! That's pretty darn high.
So quit making excuses and drop those trousers, strip off that shirt and get a closer look. It's time to get to know your body a little bit better. Map your moles. Stand in front of the mirror and check yourself at all angles. Take pictures and keep them on file. Have your partner scan your body. Make an appointment with your local dermatologist and get a skin cancer screening. #letsbenaked and save some lives shall we?
On Monday, May 5th, show your friends and family you aren't afraid and share a photo of you getting naked for the sake of Melanoma awareness! Use the hashtags #letsbenaked, #bethswalk and #melanomaawareness to help scale these efforts. You never know who your message might reach and what life could be saved.
Thanks for being naked with me,
Courtney
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