Derm Dispatch: Advocating for Skin and Nail Health to Spread Melanoma Awareness
Source: Dermatology Times, May 2025
In the latest installment of Derm Dispatch for Dermatology Times, Renata Block, MMS, PA-C, spoke with Karolina Jasko, a melanoma survivor and advocate for skin health, highlighting the importance of melanoma awareness. Jasko’s journey and her passion for spreading knowledge about skin cancer serve as reminders of the significance of early detection and regular dermatological check-ups.
A Unique and Unlikely Discovery
Jasko’s melanoma diagnosis is a stark reminder that melanoma can manifest in ways one might not expect. Her story began with a routine visit to a nail salon during her high school years.
“I was in my last year of school," Jasko recalls, “and I had a little bit of knowledge in terms of what melanoma and skin cancer is because my mom actually had skin cancer. But I thought about it very much just in the sense of like moles that appear on your body."