How Old Were You When You Were Diagnosed?
I was in my 30's the firs time and I turned 45 the 2nd time I got cancer
What Symptoms Did You Have Before Being Diagnosed?
The First time I had a freckle that was on my shoulder that all the sudden changed color and my M.D. told me that if it changed more or raised or changed color or shape. That I needed to go in a see
Tell Us About Your Diagnosis and Treatment
See a Dermatologist and He removed it and it was Melanoma and it had grown into my body. I had 2 more Surgery's and did a Year Long treatment of Interferon 3 shots a week for One Year.
The Next one I had a Lump appear on my collarbone and it was my Skin Cancer that moved and the Doctor I first saw wanted me to stay on Interferon for 5 years and take one shot a week.
Well I ended up doing one year of One shot a week and I am Looking forward to a long life and a cancer free life. I went and saw more then one doctor and the other doctors told me that The way I felt each day was as important as how long I live.
How Has Having Skin Cancer Affected Your Life?
It has changed every part of my life. It has shown me that we can't take life for granted. We must live our lifes to the fullest and see each day as the gift that it is.
Enjoy each person and day to its fullest and I'm pretty sure you will find a happier you...
Advice
- I wish we had known that we should have sunscreen on. But I can't change what has happen to me, but I can for the future children and grandchildren ...And Sunbeds.......They need to be informed about them and what they can do to your skin just like the sun.....
