My first melanoma was in a spot that was barely ever exposed to the sun. And it wasn’t my doctors who found it, it was me.
Even year’s later it’s hard for me to think back on this because it terrifies me to think about what might have happened had I not learned about proper detection and self-checks.
If I hadn’t noticed a change in a small spot on my side, we may not have diagnosed my melanoma early enough. Fortunately, my dermatologist taught me all about the importance of self-checks when it comes to skin cancer.
After removing 6 or 7 other precancerous spots he made sure I knew exactly what to look for, pay attention to, and bring to his attention. This information undoubtedly saved my life.
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