just another obstacle, I suppose

While checking my email yesterday I saw an article on Yahoo about skin cancer risks, self examination, and other information. I decided to check myself out since redheads with a lot of freckles are at a higher risk of getting it than others.

Much to my dismay, I found this spot in the center of my back that's just a bit smaller than a dime. I don't remember it being there at all, at least not this big and raised up like a bump. I had my Mom take a picture of it because I can't see it well in the mirror.

My doctor tells me that he's almost 100% sure it's melanoma.

Great.

I have three other dark spots he wants to have checked, too.
I kind of knew this day would come, but I didn't think it would be this soon. At least it's treatable.

This is the article I read. You should too.

If I hadn't read it, who knows how long this little bump would have gone unnoticed.
http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/health/would-you-know-skin-cancer-if-you-saw-it-2537445/#photoViewer=1