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Hairstylists Can Save Your Hair — And Your Life - WBUR
A hairstylist can save you from a bad hair day, but it may be surprising to know that a hairstylist can also save your life.
Many melanomas go undetected because they are located in places that often go unobserved like the scalp, ears or neck. Hairstylists, who see their clients and their scalps regularly, are often the first line of defense in early melanoma detection, which can make all the difference for someone’s chance at survival.
The five-year survival rate for patients whose melanoma is detected early is approximately 98%, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation. For patients whose melanoma has metastasized to distant organs, the survival rate is only 23%.
A hairstylist can save you from a bad hair day, but it may be surprising to know that a hairstylist can also save your life.
Many melanomas go undetected because they are located in places that often go unobserved like the scalp, ears or neck. Hairstylists, who see their clients and their scalps regularly, are often the first line of defense in early melanoma detection, which can make all the difference for someone’s chance at survival.
The five-year survival rate for patients whose melanoma is detected early is approximately 98%, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation. For patients whose melanoma has metastasized to distant organs, the survival rate is only 23%.