The girl was discovered to have skin cancer when the mole changed color overnight
When she noticed that the mole on her neck had suddenly blistered and turned black, Fry knew she had to hurry to see a dermatologist.
Megan Fry, 33 years old, now living in Minneapolis (USA) knows that it is urgent.
Family history of skin cancer
When Fry was 10 years old, her father went in for a skin biopsy and got the results of melanoma. The cancer had metastasized so it could not be completely removed and he died not long after.
“After watching my dad get sick, I understood how important it is to always take care of my health,” said Fry.
She has a lot of moles and freckles, so she often visits a dermatologist for a preventive checkup. Most of her initial biopsies were benign, but when she was over 20 years old, that all changed.
“Unfortunately, my biopsies started showing malignancy. I have had many treatments over the past eight years,” she said.
Fry suspects his condition is related to his family history. She recently learned that her paternal grandmother also had skin cancer.
Signs of skin cancer
The American Academy of Dermatology notes the following signs of cancer related to moles and freckles on the skin:
– Asymmetrical, the two sides of the mole don’t look the same
– Irregular, unclear contours
– Different mole color can be brown, black, white, red or blue
– The diameter of the mole is bigger than a pencil eraser
– Moles that grow in size, shape or change color
After looking at the photo of the mole and the family history of Fry, Dr. Margareth Pierre-Louis had the initial diagnosis, it was basal cell carcinoma.
After confirmatory tests, Dr. Pierre-Louis proceeded to remove Fry’s diseased skin. Currently, Fry is cured.
Basal cell is the most common type of skin cancer, accounting for at least 55% of all skin cancers.
Before moving to Minneapolis, Fry lived in Colorado and spent a lot of time outdoors, gardening, kayaking, and enjoying nature. She confided that she was a “sun seeker”. However, Fry still pays attention to protecting her skin and avoiding direct sunlight.
“I wear a wide-brimmed hat that covers my arms and back. That habit really doesn’t affect my daily activities,” she shared.
Fry hopes her story will encourage others to take protective measures such as wearing sunscreen and shielding their skin when outside.
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