And I don't have a clean bill of health. I am, however, skin cancer free! All of my biopsies came back as non-cancerous. I was not so lucky for all of them to be nothing though. 2 were typical moles. 1 was an age spot. Yes Ladies and Gentlemen, you too can have age spots at 34 years of age!
And the spot on my lower back (that I had not even noticed) was a severely atypical nevi and must be surgically removed. I'm relieved by the results, but frustrated that I have to have yet another mole taken off. I've done this before and it definitely isn't a fun experience. I have a 2 inch scar on my back and a nice one on my shoulder as well. Thankfully, I've scheduled the surgery for after the San Francisco Marathon, so that my skin problems don't inconvenience my running (the date is perfectly acceptable per my doctor).
I can't go back and fix the damage I've done to my skin. But please learn from my mistakes. Always wear sunscreen and put on a hat while you are at it. Stay out of the sun as much as possible. Please pay attention to changes in your skin. Please schedule an appointment with your dermatologist to get a skin check. It is easy, painless, and over in about 10 minutes.
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