She's cute and spunky and full of life. She's Miss Melanoma, and her mission is simple: to raise awareness about skin cancer. Her slogan -- Attitude is everything. You're living with melanoma, not dying from it -- sums up this survivor girl, also known as Lori Lee, whose main goal is to get a Surgeon General's warning in every tanning bed salon window.

Think about this:

Miss Melanoma has a website. It's a spot for readers to learn, explore, RANT, even curse at cancer. "We won't censor your thoughts," she writes. "And we promise someone here will get exactly what you're saying."

The site features news, articles, artwork, shopping, and Miss Melanoma's personal blog, which is simply captivating. And quite shocking too.

Miss Melanoma, who learned in 2005 that a mole on her right foot was the absolute worst form of skin cancer, has endured the amputation of part of this same foot and aggressive treatment for a disease that began spreading up her leg and into her lymph nodes. And now, right now, Lori Lee is awaiting news from her surgeon about whether or not a likely cancerous lymph node deep in her pelvis can be surgically removed.

"Is it weird what a relief it is to be fighting cancer again?" she blogs. "It's something only a cancer survivor can understand, I think. You just don't know until you've been there. It's the new abnormal, people. Sitting around waiting for it to return when every doc you see tells you it's most likely coming back will drive you up the walls. Knowing that it's here and it's really just one lymph node and that we can treat it, that's a relief. I know. I can't explain it."

I urge you to think some more about Miss Melanoma, visit her website, her blog, and even send her your warm wishes as she continues living -- not dying -- from cancer.

Scientists say drivers who spend a lot of time in the car have an increased chance of developing cancer.

It's the exposure to the sun's rays through car windows that hikes the risk of skin cancer, especially for those who drive with open windows.

In a study of 898 patients with skin cancer, it was discovered that the disease spread to the part of the body closest to the side car window. In response to this finding, doctors recommend drivers tint their car windows or use ultraviolet filters in an effort to minimize cancer risk.

The sun's damaging rays can reach us even when we are relaxing inside, sitting in our cars or hiding behind a pair of sunglasses. Most people are unaware of the fact that windows, shade and sunglasses do not shield us from all of the sun's power. In fact some of the sun's most dangerous radiation is able to travel through standard glass or in and around sunglasses.  Standard window glass used for residential and commercial use filters out UVB radiation. Unfortunately, UVA and infrared radiation, which cause heat, are readily transmitted through standard glass.

Fortunately window makers and the sunglass industry have clued into these facts and are beginning to market more protective products. The variety of new window products that are flooding the market will likely be confusing to consumers. Some products filter out certain types of harmful rays, while other window panes are better protection for the other categories. The choices range from laminated glass to tinted glass to spectrally selective and UV-blocking insulating glass. The final note in sun protection when sitting near a window, be it in a home, office or car, is to remember that the window is not the exclusive form of protection for your skin. Wearing sunblock will help, a wide brimmed hat for the car is a smart option, a light weight, long sleeved shirt will also give your skin another shield against the sun.