Hey woody! My mother got skin cancer when I was very young, and never had problems since it’s removal! Idk if you found any problems recently, but all the same I pray for your good health! Thanks for all the good vibes, I’m 32 now and your podcast and personal demeanor has helped me in some recent hard times! And I don’t even dive. Thanks again for everything!
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Thank you Woody! My husband has stage 4 melanoma that has spread to his lungs, adrenal gland and now brain. He is doing well with treatment right now but it is so scary to deal with. He still struggles to remember sunscreen and hats if he is outside at all. I use him as a cautionary tale to everyone I know. Thank you for educating others.
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Love the message here. Grew up playing outside in FL, and luckily my mom beat the “get your butt over here for another reapplication of sunscreen” habit into me at a young age. Recently bought a sunscreen bottle for my cycling bag, so I can apply it after arriving at my destination (and sweating the morning’s application off).
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My dad had stage 4 melanoma on his head. mom happened to glance at his head one day as she walked past him sitting down when I was a bit younger and saw a small dark spot through his lighter hair. no bigger than a pencil eraser. well. after much fighting to go get it checked since both her and dad swore it wasn't there before... we got it checked. it was about 3inches long in total as a column/tube shape and the Dr's said if we waited another month, it would have reached his brain where they couldnt opperate and killed him. he had stage 3 pancreatic cancer 3yrs after going through heavy treatment for his skin cancer. now he's cancer free! but still super cautious!! so thank you for spreading awareness!!!!
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Just want to send best wishes to you, Woody you’re a solid dude. I don’t even dive, I climb, but I enjoy watching your methodical approach to professionalism and sensible risk that applies to all inherently dangerous sports. You make diving safe if even one of your protocol discussions get through to one diver. You are truly humble and self-effacing while others are humble on the surface and use it for sympathy. I hereby anoint you the Good Human award. Now get better and back out there!
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Thank you Woody. My grandmother died of melanoma in the 60’s. My dad, my brother and myself are riddled with these skin cancers, along with the rest of his family. I had 6 inches of melanoma removed from the back of my arm. It was horizontal, I could have easily lost my arm right below the shoulder. Thank God that didn’t happen.
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The past two weeks in Cozumel and Tulum, I was wearing long pants, long Dive Talk rash guards and brimmed hat when outside. Especially as I get older I tend to keep my skin safe! Thanks Woody!
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Hey Woody, they chose a fantastic advocate. It's lovely of you to take up the cause. Message well received. What a great live last week. I love napping. I wish I could have crawled through the tele for that warm cosy nap. I love all that you and Gus do. You have great on screen chemistry. Sending love from Australia. 💞
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My mother and the boyfriend of my grandma are having cancers cut out regularly these days because of them spending time in the sun when young without protection. Especially on the face. Thankfully, my parents always had me wear sun protection. Protect yourself and especially your children!
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My aunt had skin cancer when I was younger, she lives out in California so she is always in the sun. She has been fine since dealing with it but we are all more cautious with the sun exposure now. Best wishes for you Woody, hope all goes well!
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Thank you for the reminder, Woody!! I need to be better about using sunscreen, I've always hated the way any lotion feels on my skin but I got over it because my skin is getting dry as I get older and sun screen is just special lotion. With how much I enjoy being outside, I just need to just suck it up and use the sunscreen.
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We have the Slip Slop Slap campaign in Australia. Slip on a shirt, slop on sunscreen and slap on a hat.
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I work as a surgical assistant in an ophthalmology clinic and we remove and kill skin cancers around the eyes every day. Most of the time these cancers are identified while they’re still a small bump or a spot on the skin that blends in with everything else. We’ve seen the worst case scenarios with large tumors around the eyes and we happily remove them. If it’s a new patient coming in with suspected skin cancer, we remove it and cauterize the base that same day (high heat kills cancers). It’s always terrible seeing a grandfather or grandmother with their eye lids disfigured from tumors but it’s all the more fulfilling when we can remove them and prevent spread or recurrence.
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I work in the air, frequently outdoors. On a sunny day there’s zero shade up there. When I first started the job, i thought some of the other guys were crazy for wearing long sleeves and pants in +90 degree heat. Nowadays I’m one of them. A couple guys will even wear full face balaclavas.
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I have had melanoma and have been getting a yearly check since I was 16! Don't let it stop you from getting outdoors, especially in the ocean but always make sure to sunscreen up and/or wear protective clothing. The sun is no joke these days!
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I don’t usually get held back but when I do it’s Gus holding me back. 🐙
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Had it punched and then surgery. Never had any problems since. I love Woody ❤️
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DIVE TALK
Skin Cancer Melanoma Awareness Message
As we approach Melanoma Awareness Month in May, I want to take this opportunity to highlight the urgent importance of skin cancer awareness, particularly melanoma, which poses a serious risk to our health. Skin cancer is deadly, and it’s crucial to remember that both children and adults are at risk. Take it from me, protect your skin!
I’ve been honored to be asked to be an advocate for this cause, and I urge everyone to take skin protection seriously. One essential way to guard against skin cancer is by wearing sunscreen. It’s vital to apply it generously and to reapply as directed on the bottle, especially after swimming or sweating. Making sunscreen a daily habit can significantly reduce your risk of melanoma.
For me, when my doctor says “no sun at all” (as my dermatologist sternly advises to me), it becomes not just a recommendation, but unfortunately for me, a matter of life and death. This has taught me to embrace alternative ways to enjoy the outdoors—like sporting my Dive Talk apparel! Always find the silver lining and make the most of every situation.
As we celebrate this beautiful season of renewal, happy Easter to all who are observing today! Enjoy your day, cherish every moment, and remember to prioritize your skin health. Together, let’s spread the message during Melanoma Awareness Month coming up in May and advocate for a future where skin cancer is prevented and treated effectively. Your skin deserves protection, so let’s take action today!
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