Yesterday I had he remnants of a 4mm Melanoma in Situ removed from my right calf. I must admit that I wasn't applying the sun screen as often as one should before going out sailing, especially when we were racing. It was odd that it was on my leg and not on my overly burned nose and cheeks but, that's where it decided to form. I have a nice hat on the way and will be vigilant with the application and reapplication of SPF 50+ sun screen and will also be getting some more SPF 50 shirts. I was lucky in that I noticed it quickly and got it removed within 4 weeks, it never got passed the dermis so no contact with any blood vessels and it then stayed put. I have a 3.5" incision stitched up on my right leg now, and when I peeked I saw the 3" x 1" chunk I could hear my oncologist surgeon, something one never is fully prepared to say, cutting out of me. Was an interesting experience.
Wear the sun screen, don't give a crap about the hair and wear the hat. I am now 7x more likely to have this happen again. Be sun smart.
Wear the sun screen, don't give a crap about the hair and wear the hat. I am now 7x more likely to have this happen again. Be sun smart.