Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Melanoma

Have you seen this video? 


I've been paranoid ever since.  I have moles and freckles all over and just worry that, what if... what if I have some kind of skin cancer brewing?  Afterall, it does run in the family.  I just called a dermatologist today and they can't get me in until August 3rd.  What?  2 months?  Couldn't I die by then?  I also have this little cyst by my eye that I thought was a pimple but its been there for months.  Its like a hard little ball under my skin.  ick. 

Anyhow... watch the video.  Its worth it.  I'll definitely be slathering up this summer.  No more sunburns for me.  

4 comments:

  1. Thank you for sharing this Nicole! I have a ton too and need to go get checked every 6 months. Thanks for reminding me to set up an appointment.

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  2. i went and had a screening last summer and the dermatologist told me i didn't need to get checked for another 5 years... doesn't that seem wrong? i think i need to go back again soon.

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  3. I've been freaked about skin cancer ever since reading 3 different blogs of people who died from melanoma & all were 33 and younger. Seriously scares me to death! I have been severely burned more times than I can count and I'm now starting to see the effects of it on my face (lots & lots of sun damage & dark spots that won't cover with makeup). It is seriously so scary! Sunscreen is so worth it!

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  4. Thanks for sharing! I think we all need that reminder to put our sunscreen on and check our skin! Thanks

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