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American Cancer Society offers “quick tips” for sun protection

Posted August 2nd, 2007 at 11:15 AM by Adam Jacobs

Section: Health & Fitness, Injury & Rehab, Exercise

bright_sun_on_the_beach.JPGThe American Cancer Society (ACS) compiled and published a list of helpful steps and tips for staying safe in the sun this summer (and all year ’round!) that are especially important for runners and other individuals who engage in extended, outdoor activities.

Check out the following tips and for more information, please visit the ACS homepage: Cancer.org

  1. Wear hats with broad rims, shirts with long sleeves and tightly woven (moisture-wicking) clothing. Good clothing choices include dark colors and specially treated garments and bathing suits.
  2. Try to limit the time you are in the sun, especially in the middle of the day when UV light is most intense.
  3. Use SPF 15 or higher on all skin exposed to the sun.

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Winning the Battle: Kastor receives clean bill of health

Posted May 24th, 2007 at 12:28 PM by Jessica Galvano

Section: News & Results, Marathons

deena kastorEarlier this month, 2004 Olympic bronze medalist Deena Kastor publicly revealed that her dermatologist had found both Basal Cell Carcinoma and early stage Melanoma in three distinct areas. Following her diagnosis, Kastor underwent surgery to remove the cancerous spots. She has been extremely open about the process, detailing the 25 external stitches and half a dozen internal stitches to tie off blood vessels necessary to remove the deeper cancer.

In her online journal, Kastor explains why she was so candid: “I share this because I feel I do my part in taking care of my skin.” Despite a diligent skin routine, which includes applying sunscreen before long runs, Kastor unfortunately still managed to develop skin cancer.

After a procedurally successful surgery, May 15th brought conclusive news of Kastor’s current victory against skin cancer. A much-anticipated call that evening reassured Kastor and her family that the doctors had been able to remove all of the cancerous tissue. With a clean bill of health, the American record holder is back on the track.
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Video: Five risk factors for Melanoma

Posted May 22nd, 2007 at 12:19 PM by Martin Kennedy

Section: Running & Training, Injury & Rehab, Health & Fitness, Injury & Rehab

In light of Olympic marathon bronze medalist Deena Kastor’s recent blog entry about her battle with skin cancer and the struggles that many runners and other athletes have with the disease, we recommend that you watch the below video segment (courtesy of CBS news) and take the proper precautions every time you run and/or perform any prolonged, outdoor activity.


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Note on the News: Kastor continues to battle Skin Cancer

Posted May 15th, 2007 at 8:00 AM by thefinalsprint.com

Section: News & Results, Marathons, Health & Fitness

deena kastorWriting on her blog, 2004 Olympic medalist Deena Kastor reveals that her battle with skin cancer is not yet won.

“As I type this blog I have 25 external stitches from Basal Cell Carcinoma and early stages of Melanoma,” Kastor wrote, adding that in the six years of dermatologist visits she has only walked out of the office once without some form of cancer being biopsied or removed.

Read her full entry at http://www.deenakastor.com

Everyone here at TheFinalSprint.com sends our best to Deena and also encourages all of you to stay safe whenever you spend extended periods of time in the sun. For more information on how to protect yourself the next time you go for an outdoor run, please read:


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Running & skin cancer:
Learn to protect yourself!

Posted December 8th, 2006 at 12:00 PM by Afton Cohen

Section: News & Results, Running & Training, Injury & Rehab, Gear & Apparel, Miscellaneous, Sports Medicine, Health & Fitness, Injury & Rehab

bright_sun_on_the_beach.JPGIt’s everywhere; on TV, in magazines, on thefinalsprint.com! Exercise can improve your life - its positive, its fun, and it’s good for your health . . . or is it?

A recent study published in The New York Times suggests that there may be a link between distance running and skin cancer.

Lead author of the report, Dr. Christina Ambros-Rudolph, told The New York Times that 210 marathoners, and a control group of 210 non-runners, had their skin examined by dermatologists. Any and all spots or skin damage were recorded. What the results showed was quite interesting:
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