Understanding Melanoma (Skin Cancer #7)

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• skin
• cancer
• melanoma
• dermatologist
• medical
• situ
• melanocytes
• melanin
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• beauty
• health

[CodeofVideos]

I am one of the 55,000 per year. I am a male and I got it on my knee. I have never tanned in my life, I am 19, and live my life indoors. Literally. It was caught in stage zero so I am most likely going to be fine.

The mole was dark and raised. I have surgery to remove the roots in about a week. I also have to have my other moles examined, however none others look as repulsive as the one that was cancerous. I am having them removed just to be safe.

CHECK YOUR BODY EVERYWHERE. SAVE YOURSELF.

[TheValdemaras]

i think everybody should know about melanoma, i know what its like...

[Freundlichkeit82]

@CodeofVideos Thank you for sharing these good news, too. I am very glad for you that your surgery went fine. I'm from Europe but I used to live in Southern Africa for some time, where I saw numerous cases of skin cancer. Unfortunately, a lot of people don't seem to discuss their zits and moles with their doctors or they just avoid going to the doctor as they are afraid of costs. Skin cancer is not restricted to Africa. That's why I find it important to raise awareness. Best wishes

[CodeofVideos]

@Freundlichkeit82

Thank you. The surgery went fine. Two other moles removed off my body contained atypical cells, but none more contained definite cancer. I go to the derm in a few days to get my next check up. I am not very worried, aside from one particular spot on my body. Not sure if it's a zit or a mole.

That's often a problem - people often dismiss moles on their bodies as zits when they are often much more serious!

[Freundlichkeit82]

@CodeofVideos Hello, I pray for your recovery. And, I am grateful that you mention your story on here as skin protection is vital. I am 29 years old and I've already known several people who suffered from skin cancer. Using a sun screen every day in spring and summer as well as wearing a hat or cap help prevent skin cancer. I urge everyone who reads this to use SPF gels or creams on your face and neck daily, all of you male and female. Thanks for caring and happy Holidays!

[roxyndra]

ABCD really is the most important thing. My dermatologist said to watch for CHANGES. I had a birthmark on my foot that developed melanoma. I hadn't even noticed the color had changed until I went in for a checkup and my derm looked at my foot and asked "How long has this mark looked like this?" I looked down and was like wth I don't remember it being that dark. The irony is I got melanoma after spending two years in Seattle with NO SUN. :( Monitor your spots. Photograph them. It's worth it.

[besionishe]

@thesingingman01 Most probably these are freckles. Many people have them without burning. However, such sunburns as you described increase yours risk of having skin cancer. They are extremely bad for you.

[thesingingman01]

@GamereactorChanoir im praying for you bro, keep your chin up and live life to the fullest!

[thesingingman01]

im 15, about 2 years ago i got realllyyyy baddd sunburn that made huge (nickel sized) blisters that were realllllyyyy thick, they healed but i have had what looks like freckels covering my shoulders now, they are not raised at all, and to my knowledge havent grown or changed colors, could this be cancer?

[marianna817]

GamereactorChanoir I think I have this too. On my chest. Be strong and I'm praying for you.

[ric4022]

Red devils are nasty mole people I hate that gross shit.

[GamereactorChanoir]

I was told two hours ago that I have Melanoma. I will have part of my arm removed in about a week and my skin checked by an oncologist. I am so scared that it has spread, I've never been this terrified in my life. I don't know who to talk to, what to do while I wait for more results... I just feel I need to share my fear somehow...