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Skin Cancer and Professional Climbers/Mtneers

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Lacey Jones · · Las Vegas, NV · Joined Nov 2010 · Points: 0

Does anyone know of any professional or well-known climbers or mountaineers who have battled with skin cancer in any form?

Scott Bennett · · Western North America · Joined Jan 2008 · Points: 1,265

That's a pretty personal question, I would imagine that most folks would be reticent to talk about a friend's health issues on a public forum.

That said, I did see a recent piece in either Climbing or R&I by/about Thomas Huber, and it mentioned his recent battle with some type of cancer, though I don't remember which.

Lacey Jones · · Las Vegas, NV · Joined Nov 2010 · Points: 0

I am looking for pro's that have publicly announced it. Trying to organize a sun safety promotion to support the Skin Cancer Foundation.

Thanks for the tip!

DFrench · · Cape Ann · Joined Apr 2007 · Points: 465

Paul Humphrey (aka Disaster Master) was a highly talented climber who posted at length about his battle with malignant melanoma on Supertopo.

Here is a link to get you started, very inspiring guy. RIP.

My Up and Down Life, Disaster Master

Also, here's another general thread: Malignant Melanoma Survivors Who Climb

Gunkiemike · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Jul 2009 · Points: 3,492

I've had squamous and basal skin cancers, but I'm not famous or anything. And I know another guide here that had melanoma.

Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

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