😔QUESTION: Did you know Bob Marley died from melanoma at age 36. There's so much about healthcare that isn’t talked about enough in the Black community, and melanoma is one of those topics. I recently had the privilege to host a podcast where we explored the experience of a Black woman who has lived with melanoma for nearly 20 years. Reflecting on my childhood, I remember school trips where teachers would slather suncream on all the white children, then look at me and ask if I needed any. 🌞 Relying on my trusty melanin, I’d say no, believing it would protect me from the powerful rays. Fast forward many years, and now, with better education, my mixed-race children don’t have a choice—they get suncream just like everyone else in their class. 😎 Despite progress, there’s still a critical need for continued education to provide equitable healthcare services. What struck me most during our discussions was that there is still a need for information and education to help people to make better health decisions. 🩺 It’s crucial to understand what’s normal for your body and to seek help urgently and confidently when something isn’t right. 🚨 It was such a privilege to be part of this project with some brilliant individuals. 🌟 Please listen to this podcast series and share it with others who might benefit. Link in the main post. #LivingWithMelanoma #Melanoma #SkinCancer #Podcast #MSDEmployee #AtMSDImInspired
📣 Episode 2 OUT now! We have created a podcast series ‘Living with Melanoma’ in partnership with ITN Business. Episode two- Skin Tone is OUT today! This episode is hosted by Nyambe (Yam) Sumbwanyambe, host of the Black Sherpa Podcast. Yam is joined by acral lentiginous melanoma patient, Carole Amba, along with her doctor, Professor Catherine Harwood and also Dr Suchitra Chinthapalli, both Consultant Dermatologists. They discuss awareness of melanoma in people with darker skin tones and the importance of protecting all skin tones. Thank you to all the brilliant people who contributed to this episode. The podcast series is available to listen on the ITN Business, https://buff.ly/4dThice, as well as your usual podcast platforms. 🎧 This podcast series has been fully funded by MSD in the UK. Episode two is guest hosted by an MSD employee, however MSD have otherwise had no input on content and ITN Business have reserved full editorial control. #melanomaawareness #acrallentiginousmelanoma #podcast #melanomaeducation #podcasting
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6moI did not know that fact about Bob Marley. Thanks for shedding light on an important topic, Nyambe (Yam) Sumbwanyambe