Don and Sylvia Shaw lost their daughter, Danielle, to melanoma. In response, the Shaws have become extremely active advocates for skin cancer education, prevention, and early detection. The Shaws have developed screening programs to enable beauticians to screen for cancer and created the You Can Make a Difference organization to facilitate their work.
In this interview, the Shaws talk about their experience with taking care of their daughter, the types of support they found and the development of the You Can Make a Difference organization.
Interview Questions
About Don & Sylvia Shaw
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Could you tell us about your daughter?
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As a caregiver, what was your biggest concern?
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What was the best thing that others were able to do to support you?
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How did you start the You Can Make a Difference organization?
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Tell us about the training of your workers in cancer detection.
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Are you aware of having detected any cancers in clients?
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What would you say to a young adult about using a tanning bed?
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Are all skin color types susceptible to skin cancer?
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How can the fashion industry help to reduce skin cancer?
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Can you tell us about the development of your daughter's educational work?
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What are your thoughts about clinical trials?
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Do you have any advice for others in a similar situation?
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Has skin cancer awareness affected your family and friends?
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