We recently came across an article reviewing an interview recently given by former Miss Universe, Dayanara Torres. It left us intrigued and also somewhat concerned. In the interview, Ms. Torres discussed that she had recently been diagnosed with melanoma skin cancer. We assume that most people know that this is the least common and also the most severe form of skin cancer – a form that could result in death. What we learned from reading about this interview is that we should never make assumptions.
Torres didn’t just state that she had been diagnosed, she also offered some details that we believe are worth sharing with you. First, that Torres admitted she had seen a rather larger growth on the back of her knee, but that she simply overlooked the signs that there may be more to this mold. Her fiancé did not. He continually encouraged her to have the growth examined, and finally resorted to scheduling the doctor’s visit for her.
The examination and biopsy that her doctor performed confirmed that the mole was melanoma skin cancer. More than that, further testing revealed that her cancer had already spread. At the time of the interview, Torres had had the growth and two lymph nodes removed. She stated that she had no idea cancer could spread from her skin to any organ in her body. Reading this, we thought “how many other people might think that?”
Spotting Skin Cancer
The ABCs of skin cancer have been listed time and time again. Why? Because they are clearly worth repeating. Any new or existing growth that displays even a single indicator of abnormal cells should be examined. The findings could save your life.
Check a mole that has:
- An Asymmetrical shape
- An irregular Border
- Multiple Colors
- Large Diameter
- Any type of Evolution
You aren’t on your own to know every sign of skin cancer. Professional skin cancer screenings have been praised for the remarkable decline in skin cancer deaths in recent years. A skin cancer screening can put you in a place of empowerment to guard your own health. To schedule yours, call our Spring Lake office at (732) 449-0167.
