# @nyulangonehealth on YouTube

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://youtube.com/watch?v=hVPtBuPqxrs
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/66999177-nyulangonehealth-youtube
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- **Posted:** 2026-05-28T19:00:37.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** NYU Langone Health (@nyulangone) — https://gondola.cc/nyulangone

## Caption

In this episode of The Future You, host and Men’s Health and Women’s Health editorial director Richard Dorment is joined by Dancing with the Stars professional dancer and choreographer Witney Carson and Dr. Jennifer Stein, a dermatologist at NYU Langone Health, for a conversation about melanoma, skin cancer prevention, and the importance of early detection. 

At just 19 years old, Witney was diagnosed with melanoma after her mother noticed a small mole on her foot during the early days of her Dancing with the Stars career. She reflects on balancing a cancer diagnosis with a major career breakthrough, the pressure to keep her health struggles private, and how the experience changed the way she thinks about sun safety, skin checks, and protecting her family. 

Dr. Stein shares expert insight into melanoma risk factors, warning signs people should never ignore, how often to check your skin, and the latest advances in skin cancer detection and treatment. Together, they discuss the rise of melanoma in younger adults, the dangers of tanning beds and intense sun exposure, and why awareness—not fear—is key to protecting your health. 

Whether you love being in the sun, have a family history of skin cancer, or simply have a spot you’ve been meaning to get checked, this episode offers practical advice and an important reminder that early detection matters. 

What You’ll Learn: 
• The warning signs of melanoma and when to get a spot checked 
• Why melanoma rates are rising in younger adults, especially women 
• The connection between tanning beds, sunburns, and skin cancer risk 
• How often to perform skin checks and what doctors look for 
• Why early detection dramatically improves outcomes 
• The difference between physical and chemical sunscreen 
• How new technology and research are changing skin cancer care 

Featured Guests: 
💃 Witney Carson – Professional dancer and choreographer 
🩺 Jennifer Stein, MD, PhD – Dermatologist at NYU Langone Health 

🔗 Learn more about Dr. Jennifer Stein: https://nyulangone.org/doctors/1700909603/jennifer-a-stein 

📍 Brought to you by Men’s Health, Women’s Health, and NYU Langone Health as part of The Future You. 

Chapters: 
00:00 Introduction to melanoma and skin cancer awareness 
00:51 Meet Witney Carson and Dr. Jennifer Stein 
01:35 Why skin cancer is often overlooked 
03:17 Witney Carson’s melanoma diagnosis at 19 
05:04 What to look for during skin checks 
07:13 Melanoma risk factors and tanning bed dangers 
09:00 Balancing cancer treatment and a dancing career 
11:20 Melanoma in young adults and women 
13:04 Advances in melanoma treatment and surgery 
16:24 The emotional impact of a cancer diagnosis 
18:32 Monitoring skin changes and reducing anxiety 
20:02 Sunscreen, UV exposure, and prevention tips 
23:34 Sun-protective clothing and healthy outdoor habits 
25:08 Skin cancer care and early detection at NYU Langone 
28:03 The future of melanoma detection and treatment 
30:00 Final thoughts on prevention and awareness 

🔔 Subscribe for more conversations on health, prevention, and building a longer, healthier future. → @NYULangoneHealth 

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## Stats

- **Views:** 210
- **Likes:** 2
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## Tags

skincancer, menshealth, cancerprevention, sunsafety, skincancerawareness, womenshealth, skinhealth, jenniferstein, thefutureyou, melanomaawareness, witneycarson, melanoma, dermatology, nyulangone

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