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 It's a great feeling when...
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04/01/24 05:52 PM
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Texas Dan
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your dermatologist tells you he can't find a thing and he'll see you in another year.
Melanoma is one of the most deadly and yet preventable forms of cancer. Do yourself a favor and get checked annually and never ignore something on your skin that doesn't look right.
A few facts...
1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer by the age of 70.
More than 2 people die of skin cancer in the U.S. every hour.
Having 5 or more sunburns doubles your risk for melanoma.
When detected early, the 5-year survival rate for melanoma is 99 percent.
"Some people will never like you because your spirit irritates their demons."
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Re: It's a great feeling when...
[Re: Texas Dan]
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04/01/24 06:02 PM
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Old Rabbit
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I miss those days. Last month have a whole bunch of pre-cancer stuff frozen off and go back in May for the 2 month check up. I suspect I will be meeting the Liquid N2 again soon.
The part of having 5 or more sunburns worries me as I have hade hundreds of them over my life time.
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Re: It's a great feeling when...
[Re: Texas Dan]
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04/01/24 08:01 PM
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Dave Davidson
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I get checked annually. Had several minor ones removed.
Without a sense of urgency, nothing ever happens.
Boy, if I say "sic em", you'd better look for something to bite. Sam Shelley, Rancher Muleshoe Texas 1892-1985 RIP
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Re: It's a great feeling when...
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04/01/24 08:10 PM
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bigbob_ftw
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I get checked annually. Had several minor ones removed. this.
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Re: It's a great feeling when...
[Re: Texas Dan]
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04/01/24 09:38 PM
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tlk
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I am 70 - was a lifeguard back in the day we would literally put baby oil on ourselves to "get a tan" - of course we just got severe sunburns.
I am very careful now and cover up - knock on wood no issues. I get checked every 6 months just to be safe and check myself regularly for anything out of the oridinary - you do not want to mess with melanomas - thanks for the post
Last edited by tlk; 04/01/24 09:39 PM.
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Re: It's a great feeling when...
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04/01/24 10:20 PM
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rickym
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5 or more sunburns? I’ve had at least that many to different degrees every year for the past 25!
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