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From the lens Melanoma Information and Resources.

  • rms Sep 30, 2010 @ 4:43 pm | delete
    Thank you for sharing this good information. I lost my Dad to Melanoma 4 years ago. He was stage IV when diagnosed. We lost him 2 months later. I still miss him everyday.
  • Joan4 Sep 30, 2010 @ 6:23 am | delete
    I join others in sending love and deep sympathy in the tragic death of your daughter. You have lived every parent's nightmare and I think we all grapple to understand and hurt with you. This page is a service to so many and you explain skin cancers so beautifully. Thank you.
  • OhMe Sep 30, 2010 @ 6:04 am | delete
    You are doing such a wonderful service by providing all this important information about Melanoma. You may never know who will end up here and what amount of help you have given but I feel sure that it will mean a lot to anyone who reads it. I love the idea of leaving a Michael Jackson video on all your lenses in memory of your daughter. I can't imagine how hard it must be and my heart goes out to you. Blessings to you and this lens.
  • d-artist Feb 21, 2010 @ 8:31 am | delete
    I read a comment you left on a lens and came here already in tears..God Bless You!
    *****5* lens*****
    I can't imagine the loss of a child, it would be too hard to bare. I have lost both my parents from Cancer at 60, dad had liver cancer, mom had misdiagnosed Multiple myeloma, my twin sister had Melanoma and I have had Thyroid cancer. As humans we ache in our hearts for the loss of our loved ones, especially a child...I found my truth Faith in God after I was diagnosed...and I have never looked back...My mom also reached out to someone, and in her last breath the words "I Love You"...how lucky I was to be there all alone hearing those last words!
    I for one believe all things happen for a purpose and we are to learn from them, God allows them to happen, we then have Choices, I chose to use my gift from God through my art to help others...you chose to write.
  • cconiam Nov 4, 2009 @ 1:21 pm | delete
    I still get a lump in my throat when I hear someone say they know someone with melanoma...my best to all of you.
  • Susan52 Nov 4, 2009 @ 8:14 am | delete
    My heart goes out to you on the loss of your daughter. I have a friend who was just diagnosed with malignant melanoma, now going through the "what's next" phase and another friend who has had two melanoma surgeries and has an appointment soon for examination of some new lesions. Thank you for writing this to minister to others. Lensrolling to my Cancer Warrior lens.
  • Evelyn_Saenz Oct 29, 2009 @ 9:32 pm | delete
    I can't imagine how difficult it must be to loose a child. Please accept a virtual hug.

    Thank you so much for sharing the information that you have learned about melanoma.My grandfather died of skin cancer three weeks after being diagnosed. We never used sunscreen when I was growing up but we sure do now.
  • Pukeko Oct 29, 2009 @ 7:48 am | delete
    Thank you for sharing your story and giving hope and information to others. Living in NewZealand, with the highest skin cancer rate in the world, it is always a concern in the summer. This lens has been blessed by a Squidoo angel and is featured on Angel Blessings from Pukeko
  • Ramkitten Oct 26, 2009 @ 10:12 pm | delete
    My deepest condolences for the loss of your daughter. And thank you so much for sharing this important information. I cringe to think of all the times I spent in the sun, tanning and even sometimes burning without protection. I really need to watch my skin and look for any changes. The "this can't happen to me" attitude is very dangerous, and I have to be careful not to fall into that mindset. Thank you for reminding me to be vigilant.
  • The_Party_Animal Oct 24, 2009 @ 9:22 pm | delete
    Thanks for sharing your story - I lost my mother to this when I was only 8 years old. It is important to get the message out - I always say the healthy one is the one that is not tan. I have had birth marks removed and get checked often myself. I am sorry for your loss. I hate the word Cancer so much. My father is a 2 cancer survivor and my mother in law is a survivor as well - not from this but it is all horrible. You have been Blessed by The Party Animal. Party On....
  • Heather426 Oct 24, 2009 @ 4:09 pm | delete
    I am so sorry for your loss! And I appaud you for doing something good with the experience. 5*
  • mbgphoto Oct 24, 2009 @ 3:37 pm | delete
    This is a great lens. Thank you so much for taking the time to get this important information out to people. I will try to spread the word through Facebook...Twitter etc. 5* and blessed by a SquidAngel!!
  • cconiam Oct 23, 2009 @ 7:56 pm | delete
    I so appreciate all the wonderful comments...Wonderful to know that for just a little while someone, somewhere was thinking about Kelly, and hopefully, learning some valuable information! ;)
  • LindaJM Oct 23, 2009 @ 7:29 pm | delete
    Your daughter was absolutely lovely, and loved, and still loved and remembered every day, and I applaud you for telling this story and helping her continue to help others not to have the terrible experience she had. Thank you so much! (Blessing your lens.)
  • HenryE Sep 29, 2009 @ 7:06 pm | delete
    Wow! What a lens! This has so much helpful information and such a moving story behind it. Great job getting the word out
  • jgelien Aug 28, 2009 @ 2:23 am | delete
    Thank you so much for this lens. What a devastating loss. I know that sharing your story and all of the important information that you have put together will help so many others.
    God Bless.
  • shajo Jul 20, 2009 @ 7:15 am | delete
    Great lens with very important information!
  • EverythingMouse Jul 11, 2009 @ 9:46 am | delete
    This is such an important and beautifully crafted lens. Squid Angel Blessings to you
  • Flynn_the_Cat Jul 10, 2009 @ 10:39 pm | delete
    Very well written lens, and my sympathies.
  • Alfiesgirl Jul 8, 2009 @ 9:19 pm | delete
    How brave of you to share your own story with the world and help spread the word of melanoma to people who like yourselves know nothing of it.As for you feeling that you all failed Kelly in some way then i agree that the medical world did ,in fact it failed your entire family..in no way did you fail Kelly though..how were you to know and you definately arnt failing other people suffering from melanoma because just look at this wonderful lens,where else can anybody get all of this information all in the one place?..this page is great and i am positivE that Kelly would agree and be very proud of you too..Brightest Blessings Alfiesgirl {Tina] X
  • cconiam Jul 8, 2009 @ 9:55 am | delete
    I didn't know what lensroll meant until today...THANK YOU! =)[in reply to CoolFoto]
  • glowchick Jul 7, 2009 @ 7:35 am | delete
    Wow! What an informative lens. I applaud your courage to share your experience with the world and wish you all the best.
  • CoolFoto Jul 6, 2009 @ 10:37 am | delete
    Great explanation of melanoma. I can't believe anyone wants to use a tanning bed. But, they do, even here in Florida. Hope your info helps saves lives!!!!!!!! Will lensroll to my Sarasota and Orlando lenses.
  • ajgodinho Jul 6, 2009 @ 1:46 am | delete
    So sorry to hear your story, but I'm glad that you've taken it upon yourself to share this very important and valuable information to the world. It's a great way to do this and impact people's lives. You've put in a lot of effort, time and dedication in this lens and I commend you for it. I truly believe in health as a lifestyle as well and have built some lenses on that topic, which is one of my passions to share. All the best with your work ahead!
    God bless,
    AJ :)
  • italianheart92 Jul 5, 2009 @ 6:22 pm | delete
    Wow amazing lens. You've have so much valuable information here. You've really shown people how important things such as sunscreen are. The lens is really great, even thought its on a very serious topic, but you did a very nice job of warning people great lens! 5*!
  • Suzie-Shine Jul 5, 2009 @ 12:01 pm | delete
    Thank you for writing such an emotional lens. What you write is so important and I'm sure that you have got your message across. We are all vulnerable.
    Suzie.
  • aj2008 Jul 5, 2009 @ 2:18 am | delete
    Welcome to Squidoo Cindy and I am sorry it is such a sad story that has prompted you to join. However, thank you for sharing such important information. I would like to suggest that you carry on your learning journey on Squidoo by continuing to visit lenses to learn about how to promote this lens, so that you can spread this message far and wide.

    You will also get help, hints and tips on the SquidU Forum (link at the bottom of the page), which is one of the best (and nicest) forums on the internet.

    This lens is exceptionally well laid out and thoroughly deserves the Angel Blessing I have given it. I do hope you will continue to publish lenses!
  • Mariel Jul 3, 2009 @ 8:04 pm | delete
    Incredibly important information. Thank you for your dedication to inform and make us aware of this topic.
    You have found a great way to honor Kelly.
    She IS proud.
  • annalaurabrown Jul 3, 2009 @ 8:56 am | delete
    this is great. lots of useful information. Pictures and videos that blend in well with the text. thanks for sharing about such an important topic.
  • Kristin Bangos White Jul 1, 2009 @ 12:08 pm | delete
    This site is full of very valid and critical information that can not only be useful in the education on Melanoma, but may also help to save you or your loved one's life! I did not personally know Kelly, but am very close to those that did, and lost my Mom to Ocular Melanoma as well . Please pass on this site to help spread awareness of the dangers of sun and other causes related to all types of Melanoma...

    Keep up the good work, Cindy! I love you xoxo

    Kristin

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