Many of us love soaking up the sun, but did you know melanoma, the most dangerous form of skin cancer, is becoming increasingly common? Even if you feel invincible now, early detection and prevention are key to maintaining healthy skin.

In this episode, hosts Meredith Cunningham and Brooklyn Elbert welcome Nurse Practitioner Stacy Hughes to discuss what you need to know about skin cancer. They dive into the different types, the most common (and surprising) risk factors, practical prevention tips you can start using today, and more.

Stacy Hughes, NP, Bio:

Stacy Hughes is a Nurse Practitioner specializing in hematology and medical oncology at Covenant Health’s Joe Arrington Cancer Center. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Food and Nutrition with a minor in Chemistry from Texas Tech University in 2006, followed by her BSN from Regis University in Denver, Colorado in 2008. Stacy served as an officer in the U.S. Navy Nursing Corps from 2009 to 2012 and remained in the inactive reserves until 2017. She joined Covenant Health in 2012 as a nurse educator and became a Nurse Practitioner in 2017. Outside of work, Stacy enjoys spending time with her husband and their three children.

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