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I found a little note on my desk the other day. It was folded up with the words TOP SECRET written in red. It was so cute, in light of my anti-sugar fanaticism, I have decided to print it here for your enjoyment.
The note was not signed, so it was either written in disguised handwriting by my husband or by a little elf living in our walls. Either way, it’s pretty adorable. I am living with a poet, whoever you may be. Here is the unedited note I received, word for word:
It’s the weirdest thing.
I KNOW it’s bad
but
my tongue wants it
and
my throat aches for it.
The emotion is just like
when I was a kid
and
had a Reese’s Peanut Butter cup.
Pure, sweet badness.
I admit
I drink it because it’s there.
I don’t miss it when
it’s not here.
The cool can in my hand as I sip
(trying not to chug)
my candied beverage.
Is it wrong to enjoy it?
Isn’t this part
of modern life…
Is it bad to consume 12 oz of sweetness?
Coke is my vice…
is that bad?
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Neutrogena and the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) have once again teamed up on a campaign to educate and empower people to take charge of their own skin health. Running through July, Choose Skin Health from Neutrogena encourages Americans to regularly perform skin self-examinations, seek a free skin cancer screening from a dermatologist and protect themselves from the sun.
To create awareness of the importance of skin health, Choose Skin Health from Neutrogena is running advertisements in leading consumer magazines featuring actress Jennifer Garner. The ads encourage the public to protect themselves from the sun, perform skin self-examinations regularly and obtain a free skin cancer screening being offered nationwide this year by more than 2,000 dermatologists, who are members of the American Academy of Dermatology. The public education campaign offers additional information about skin cancer prevention and detection, and tools to help the public locate a free skin cancer screening and a dermatologist by visiting www.aad.org or www.neutrogenaskinhealth.com. Choose Skin Health from Neutrogena has also produced a video, featuring actress Malin Akermann, that encourages performing a skin exam on a loved one. The video is available on www.neutrogenaskinhealth.com.
“Neutrogena is proud to continue our initiative with participation from the American Academy of Dermatology to promote sun-safe behavior and to create awareness of the Academy’s free skin cancer screenings,” said Jim Colleran, president, Neutrogena, the leader in sun-protection technology. “Thanks to early detection, and programs like this, skin cancer is 99% curable.”
“Currently, 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer in their lifetime. Dermatologists are committed to leading the charge to reduce mortality from the incidence of skin cancer in the next 10-30 years,” said dermatologist David M. Pariser, MD, FAAD, president of the American Academy of Dermatology. Since 1985, dermatologists have volunteered to conduct more than 1.9 million free skin cancer screenings across the country to reduce the incidence of skin cancer.
About the Choose Skin Health from Neutrogena Initiative (CSH): With participation from the American Academy of Dermatology, the Choose Skin Health from Neutrogena initiative encourages Americans to conduct skin self-examinations, seek a free skin cancer screening from a dermatologist and protect themselves from the sun. The CSH initiative aims to focus resources on programs that will elevate skin health awareness, resulting in greater change.
About Neutrogena: A worldwide leader in premium, dermatologist-recommended skin, hair and cosmetics products, Neutrogena Corporation has been providing consumers with health and beauty improvements for over 40 years. The Company manufactures and markets a line of premium-priced skin and hair care products that are distributed in more than 70 countries. Headquartered in Los Angeles, Neutrogena is a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson, the world’s most comprehensive and broadly based health care products company.
About the American Academy of Dermatology: The American Academy of Dermatology (Academy), founded in 1938, is the largest, most influential, and most representative of all dermatologic associations. With a membership of more than 15,000 physicians worldwide, the Academy is committed to: advancing the diagnosis and medical, surgical and cosmetic treatment of the skin, hair and nails; advocating high standards in clinical practice, education, and research in dermatology; and supporting and enhancing patient care for a lifetime of healthier skin, hair and nails. For more information, contact the Academy at 1-888-462-DERM (3376) or www.aad.org.
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On television’s popular “Grey’s Anatomy,” Dr. Izzie Stevens faces a grim diagnosis: stage IV metastatic melanoma. As the drama unfolds, viewers get a glimpse at why patients with the deadliest form of skin cancer — in the most advanced stage of diagnosis — face a mere 10-month median survival rate. In real life, this type of prognosis is devastating and leaves melanoma patients with few options for beating this disease that claims the life of one American almost every hour (every 62 minutes). But dermatologists agree that when melanoma is diagnosed in its earliest, most treatable stages, time is on your side.
Dermatologist Gary S. Rogers, MD, FAAD, professor of dermatology and surgery at Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston, and dermatologist Jason K. Rivers, MD, FAAD, clinical professor of dermatology at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, reviewed the most common treatments for the different stages of melanoma and offered suggestions for melanoma patients aiming for their five-year survival mark.
Melanoma Treatments Vary Depending on Stage
When detected in its earliest stages (stage 0 - stage I), melanoma is highly curable. In fact, the American Cancer Society estimates that the average five-year survival rate for individuals whose melanoma is localized and has not spread beyond the outer layers of the skin is 99 percent. Dr. Rogers explained that for patients diagnosed with a stage 0 or stage I melanoma, a routine, typically office-based surgical procedure to remove the tumor and a margin of normal-looking skin around it is performed and neither chemotherapy nor radiation is required.
In special circumstances where a melanoma occurs on a cosmetically or functionally critical site, such as the lip, nose, eyelid or finger, Dr. Rogers noted that a new technology based on a variation of Mohs surgery is being used successfully. The procedure uses an anti-melanoma targeted antibody known as MART-1 (Melanoma Antigen Recognized by T cells), which improves the speed and accuracy of the procedure. The technique allows the surgeon to microscopically identify and remove the melanoma cells with minimal sacrifice of healthy tissues in real-time (16-20 minutes). The ability to successfully resect (or surgically remove) the cancer with potentially an 1/8 inch margin rather than an inch margin is critical when working on delicate structures such as an eyelid, said Rogers.
For stage II melanomas, surgery is performed to remove the tumor and surrounding tissue. In addition, the dermatologic surgeon often tests the lymph nodes to determine if the cancer has spread. If the melanoma is going to spread, Dr. Rogers noted that 57 percent of the time the first place the cancer goes is to the local draining lymph nodes. A procedure known as a sentinel lymph node biopsy tests the first lymph nodes into which the melanoma drains. If the lymph nodes are free of cancer cells, then the melanoma is considered in stage II with an average five-year survival rate of 70 percent. In this stage, Dr. Rogers explained that interferon may be given as an adjuvant (or drug-enhancing agent) to boost the patient’s immune system.
However, if the lymph nodes are determined to be involved, then the melanoma is classified as stage III. In this stage, the cancer has spread to one or more nearby lymph nodes and the average five-year survival rate drops to 50 percent or less. Once a melanoma has spread beyond the skin growth, a more extensive treatment plan — which may include surgical removal of the tumor with wide margins, usually including the affected regional lymph nodes; chemotherapy; immunotherapy or radiation therapy — is often indicated.
When the tumor has spread to a distant site, such as the lung, brain or other organ, this is considered a stage IV melanoma with an average survival rate of only 10 months. One drug being used to treat patients with advanced melanoma is known as dacarbazine or DTIC. However, the remission rate with this drug is only 10 percent.
“No studies to date show that chemotherapy or any treatment regimens are effective when melanoma has spread to other organs,” said Dr. Rogers. “The silver lining is that given the explosion in our understanding of the molecular biology of melanoma, there are a number of drugs and therapies in the pipeline that are being studied to treat the more advanced stage melanomas.”
One potential therapy involves targeting specific drugs to specific genes that are known to go awry in the development of melanoma. There are multiple genes involved in melanoma progression from local tumor to disseminated disease. And, on a molecular level, there are many differences between melanomas that form in chronically sun-exposed areas versus areas of the body that are not sun-exposed, such as the soles or palms. The goal is to find a drug that will target a specific type of gene defect responsible for certain types of melanoma. “Just as one shoe does not fit all sizes, we are on the verge of being able to tailor therapy to a particular patient,” added Dr. Rogers.
Clinical trials also are underway to test a vaccine known as the MAGE-A (melanoma antigen - family A) vaccine that would be used as an adjuvant to treat certain types of stage III and IV melanoma. MAGE is an antigen that exists in every cell in the body, but it is not expressed (or made apparent as an observable inherited characteristic) except in cancer. The gene that produces the MAGE protein lies dormant but becomes activated on the surface of melanoma cells and other cancers. Now, this vaccine is being tested to target cells that express or produce inherited characteristics of the MAGE antigen. Dr. Rogers estimated that 60 to 70 percent of melanoma patients express the MAGE antigen, and he believes the vaccine could hold tremendous promise in treating more advanced melanomas in the future.
Tips for Melanoma Survivors: Remain Vigilant
Individuals diagnosed with melanoma are at risk for developing another melanoma and other types of cancer. Dr. Rivers explained that melanoma patients, especially those with atypical moles, are at increased risk for melanoma of the eyes. He reported that studies also show that melanoma seems to increase the likelihood of contracting breast cancer and possibly some lymphomas. In families where more than one family member has melanoma, Dr. Rivers said these patients also are at increased risk for developing pancreatic cancer.
“Once a patient is diagnosed with melanoma, he or she should be checked by a dermatologist as often as every three months to once a year, depending on the individual’s prognosis,” said Dr. Rivers. “The most important factor in beating melanoma and improving survival rates is increased public awareness, as this has been shown to save lives by identifying melanoma at an early, curable stage.”
In his practice, Dr. Rogers offers tips for melanoma survivors that he personally believes are good for their overall health. These include:
- Eating foods rich in anti-oxidants, such as legumes, kale, green leafy vegetables, carrots, fish (especially salmon), fruits, whole grains, and flax seed.
- Taking recommended daily doses of anti-oxidant supplements, including beta carotene, selenium, vitamin C, vitamin E and fish oils (also known as EPA).
- Drink one to two glasses of red wine a day. Resveratrol, a polyphenol found in the skins of grapes (part of the plant’s immune system), has potent anti-cancer properties and becomes concentrated in red wine during the fermentation process.
- Avoiding other forms of alcohol other than red wine, as alcohol in general is detrimental to a person’s health in many ways and suppresses the immune system.
“I always tell my melanoma patients to remain hopeful and vigilant, and see your dermatologist regularly,” added Dr. Rogers. “Even if you beat melanoma once, you have an increased risk of getting another one in the future. With melanoma, you can never let your guard down.”
Monday, May 4, is Melanoma Monday(R) and the official launch of Melanoma/Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month(R). Visit www.melanomamonday.org to find out how to perform a skin self-exam, download a body mole map to track changes in your skin and find free skin cancer screenings in your area. For more information on skin cancer, go to the “SkinCancerNet” section of www.skincarephysicians.com, a Web site developed by dermatologists that provides patients with up-to-date information on the treatment and management of disorders of the skin, hair and nails.
Headquartered in Schaumburg, Ill., the American Academy of Dermatology (Academy), founded in 1938, is the largest, most influential, and most representative of all dermatologic associations. With a membership of more than 15,000 physicians worldwide, the Academy is committed to: advancing the diagnosis and medical, surgical and cosmetic treatment of the skin, hair and nails; advocating high standards in clinical practice, education, and research in dermatology; and supporting and enhancing patient care for a lifetime of healthier skin, hair and nails. For more information, contact the Academy at 1-888-462-DERM (3376) or www.aad.org.
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Beauty.com, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of drugstore.com, inc. is offering customers affordable luxury with its highest value gift with purchase yet to celebrate a beautiful Spring season. Back by popular demand, New York fashion and wedding gown designer Lela Rose has created a new limited edition beauty bag that comes filled with 15 deluxe and full-sized prestige beauty products. Starting May 4th, customers who visit www.beauty.com/lelarose will receive the gift with any $100 Beauty.com purchase.
Ideal as a gift for Mother’s Day, hostesses, and summer bridal parties, the travel bag designed exclusively for Beauty.com is a sophisticated cosmetic and toiletry bag. The Lela Rose encore design features wide stripes in fresh neutral shades from her current color palette with a convenient top zipper offering a pop of nautical navy. The Spring 2009 bag has a roomy collapsible shape, cotton canvas exterior, and multiple interior pockets, making it a quintessential accessory for both daily use and travel.
“The Lela Rose and Beauty.com collaboration speaks not to only the Lela Rose customer, but to women everywhere,” says Lela Rose. “Women today are looking for value and quality when making purchases without having to sacrifice style and sophistication. I can’t think of a better pick-me-up than this gift with purchase to kick off the Spring season. “
Valued at $150, the classic cosmetic bag comes filled with 15 hair, makeup, and skin care samples, the most full-and sample-sized products ever to be included in a designer gift with purchase bag on Beauty.com. Customers may receive all this for free with a $100 purchase on Beauty.com.
1. Urban Decay Big Fatty Mascara, Black
2. Laura Geller Blush-n-Brighten Compact, Golden Apricot
3. POP Beauty Eye Magnet Primer, No.1 Airbrushed
4. It Cosmetics My Youthful Smile Duo, Signature Blue
5. Nuxe Tonific Fermete Intensive Firming Cream
6. Bliss Best of Skintentions with SPF15
7. Borghese Piede Vitale Foot Creme
8. ARCONA Papaya Enzyme Gel, Rejuvenate PM
9. BVLGARI Omnia Amethyste Body Lotion
10. Nick Chavez Beverly Hills Angel Wings Ultra-Light Styling Paste
11. Rene Furterer Fioravanti Shine Enhancing Detangling Cream Rinse
12. Jonathan Product Straightening Lotion
13. CLARISONIC Gentle Hydro Cleanser, All/Sensitive Skin
14. PHYTO Phytojoba Intense Hydrating Shampoo
15. Stila Eye Shadow Pan, Shore
Beauty.com has been a backstage partner to Lela Rose during New York Fashion Week for the past two years. The behind-the-scenes beauty tutorial videos from these seasons are some of the most viewed in the Beauty.com video library. Since then, Lela Rose and Beauty.com have continued their collaborations, creating last May’s travel case — widely featured in the press and extremely popular with customers, as well as the Stila Backstage with Lela Rose Kit, which continues to be a top-selling gift set on Beauty.com.
“As always, Lela has designed a stylish and on-trend makeup bag that any woman would love to carry in her handbag,” says Kathleen McNeill, president of Beauty.com. “Inside the bag, our customers will find an exciting assortment of beauty products from some of the most coveted brands in the industry. It’s a fun way for our customers to experiment with some of their favorite brands as well as discovering some new ones.”
Site wide gifts with purchase are just one of the perks available to Beauty.com customers. Other benefits include “Everyday Free Shipping,” 5% back on every purchase, the free sampling center, 100% color match guarantee, and a shared online shopping cart with Beauty.com’s partner site, drugstore.com. Beauty.com personalizes beauty shopping online with the Skin Care and Hair Care diagnostic tools, which provide product regimens tailored to the customer based on interactive surveys. A new site feature also invites customers to shop the best beauty buys and value sets in addition to the brand-specific gifts with purchase available. Beauty fans can also get the latest tips, trends, and promotions sent directly to their email by signing up for the free weekly Beauty Bulletin on Beauty.com.
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