CancerQuest | Interview with Don and Sylvia Shaw

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.

Questions and Answers (Videos in English)

	About Don & Sylvia Shaw.(Time: 7 sec)
	Could you tell us about your daughter?(Time: 4 min 45 sec)
	As a caregiver, what was your biggest concern?(Time: 4 min 39 sec)
	What was the best thing that others were able to do to support you?(Time: 2 min 24 sec)
	How did you start the You Can Make a Difference organization?(Time: 4 min 40 sec)
	Tell us about the training of your workers in cancer detection.(Time: 2 min 52 sec)
	Are you aware of having detected any cancers in clients?(Time: 3 min 3 sec)
	As a member of the fashion industry, what is your opinion on the 'beauty' aspect of tans?"(Time: 2 min 12 sec)
	What would you say to a young adult about using a tanning bed?(Time: 1 min 1 sec)
	Are all skin color types susceptible to skin cancer?(Time: 1 min 47 sec)
	Do any clients object to being 'examined' while they are getting their hair styled?(Time: 1 min 10 sec)
	How can the fashion industry help to reduce skin cancer?(Time: 1 min 57 sec)
	Can you tell us about the development of your daughter's educational work?(Time: 1 min 57 sec)
	What are your thoughts about clinical trials?(Time: 1 min 4 sec)
	Do you have any advice for others in a similar situation?(Time: 1 min 34 sec)
	Did either of you or your daughter seek professional help to deal with the psychological effects of a cancer diagnosis?(Time: 2 min 48 sec)
	Has skin cancer awareness affected your family and friends?(Time: 3 min 2 sec)