No one wants to hear the words “You have cancer.” It’s a diagnosis that raises fear of the unknown, no matter the prognosis. Decisions typically need to take place quickly and, for many people, the future can feel precarious. 

When Jerrolynn Dauria was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in fall 2020, she knew chemotherapy treatments would make her hair fall out. “I said to my doctors, ‘I don’t care, if you are going to save my life, the hair doesn’t matter,’” says Jerrolynn.

Melanoma is the third most common form of skin cancer. While it is often described as the most deadly type, in 90-95% of cases, it is found early, treated quickly and cured.