My first skin cancer started in 2016 when a spot on my left ear cavum concha would not stop bleeding. My doctor referred me to a dermatologist who then told me I have basal cell carcinoma which will have to be removed. This was my first Mohs surgery, and it was not enjoyable.
I now have to go every 6 months for checkups and I've had 3 more Mohs surgeries since 2022. My doctor said it is all because of my lifestyle when growing up and where I lived. When growing up in the 50s, I never had sunscreen and now I live with the after-effects of too many sunburns.
I just wish I could turn back the clock and had sunscreen to use then!
I now use sunscreen every time going outdoors. I don't want to add more new cancer to my body, but my doctor said I will have more!
It has changed my life very dramatically!!