Skin Cancer Is No Joke :((((

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Feb 18, 2014

Shelley W.

Two weeks ago my MIL noticed a spot on my back that was looking a little suspect. I went to my dermo to have her look at it. It fit all the skin cancer markers so she conducted a incision (removal) for further testing. I didn't pay much attention to the concerned look on her face because I figured it was just a false alarm. Well, I got the results today and it wasn't great news. Apparently the cancer was found in an area that I always have a hard time applying sunblock. I always use a shot glass amount of sunblock on my body every single day but that one lil zone on my back I always missed. I'm not going to rant about skin cancer dangers and sunblock use but I will say this...respect the sun by taking the proper precautions to protect your skin because you only have one shell. Now I have to go thru further testing to make sure I'm fine internally (bones & organs). Not fun. :((

Feb 18, 2014

Marie B.

I know it's not a joke had one on my lip!! Very fair skin always you sunblock just didn't do the lips good enough!!

Feb 18, 2014

Marie B.

My cancer was scc had to take some of the fullness out of my lip but thank god it looks ok to me.

Feb 18, 2014

Traci L.

I'm so sorry to hear that Shelley ,luckily skin cancer is one of the easiest to treat if caught early I always stress spf and for some reason women of color think they are immune nooo we all need daily spf all year even on a cloudy rainy day ,I know you will be fine ,I'll keep you in my prayers hun xoxox

Feb 18, 2014

Roz X.

So sorry to hear. Glad to see you caught it. Prayers and positive energy coming your way. <3.

Feb 18, 2014

Mary T.

🙏🙏🙏keep us posted. Sorry to hear that. Hope you are ok. Slathering on SPF right now!

Feb 18, 2014

Lisa W.

Miss Shelley I'm so sorry to hear this like Traci said easiest to treat when caught early but still that C word is so scary to hear my thoughts & prayers are with you :) <3.

Feb 18, 2014

Sharifa S.

So sorry to hear they, it's a good thing you pay attention to your body and checked it out. I have to admit in one of those people that don't wear sunblock often, I usually only use it in the summer when I know I'll be out in the sun all day. You've given me something to think about. All the best for you.

Feb 18, 2014

Lisa W.

& thank you for the reminder to ALWAYS wear sunscreen.

Feb 18, 2014

Sam R.

You'll be ok, glad you caught it early, do you all wear sunblock where your clothes covers you? I only wear sunblock on exposed areas...

Feb 18, 2014

Meagan M.

Wow 😪 I am so sorry to hear this. I totally agree that it's no joke. You should always be careful and think before you get too much sun. I wish you the best of luck and sorry to hear about this

Feb 18, 2014

Stephanie M.

Oh honey we all love you so much!! I Will be praying so hard for you!! I am here for you whatever you need!! You have my love and support 100%!! Please continue to update!!

Feb 18, 2014

Nina S.

I'm sorry. thank you for posting this.

Feb 18, 2014

Amanda V.

I am very sorry to hear about your recent diagnosis :( I will pray that it did not spread to your other organs and that you heal as quickly as possible!!

Feb 18, 2014

Grace K.

The same thing just happened to my grandma! It was a tiny spot on her inner arm she just didn't think of putting sunscreen on! I hope everything goes well for you and you'll be in my thoughts! <3 A few weeks ago I noticed a lump in my neck and my doctors think it's cancerous too. I've been in the hospital like every day lol. Hope everything goes well for you! 😘👊💕☺️

Feb 18, 2014

Zoey Q.

I'll be praying for you Shelley, and you too, Grace. I have to admit that this was a bit of a reality check for me, to hear firsthand from someone rather than just the statistics. I love being out in the sun and sometimes neglect my sunscreen.

Feb 18, 2014

Leslie S.

Saying prayers for you. So sorry to hear this.

Feb 18, 2014

Dorthe K.

Praying for you, hun ❤️

Feb 18, 2014

Heather B.

Sorry to hear, Shelley. Hope all turns out okay.

Feb 18, 2014

Hannah K.

Oh Shelley, I hope everything turns out okay. You're strong, I'm sure it will all be fine. You're in my thoughts!

Feb 18, 2014

Naomi S.

Awww Shelley, my darling, I'm so sorry to hear this. but you know what. I'm confident you're going be just fine. you didn't come this far for nothing. you still have a ton of stuff to do :)
this is just a quick moment to give you yet another testimonial. stay in pray. you're in mine. love.. ;-)

Feb 18, 2014

Naomi S.

*prayer

Feb 18, 2014

Pen M.

Best wishes to you Shelley!! Sending you all positive vibes and thank you for posting this to help raise awareness!

Feb 18, 2014

Meagan B.

Love and light to you, Shelley! And I can second this...my mom just had two cancerous spots removed. And they were so aggressive we still don't know if they got it in time. It just made me realize that skin cancer is nothing to play with.

Feb 18, 2014

Fazila S.

So sorry to hear that Shelley.. You will be fine all our prayers are with you.