my mole changed color—now it’s melanoma😨

Over the past year, I’ve had 5 suspicious spots biopsied. Two were melanoma in situ, two basal cell carcinoma, and one sun damage. Most looked “off” compared to my countless other moles—uneven borders, odd textures, or sudden changes. One was even a previously benign shave site that turned cancerous 11 years later. My advice? Never ignore a weird spot. My dermatologist’s proactive approach saved me: no “wait and see,” just action. Scars fade; cancer won’t. If something feels wrong, push for answers. Anyone else navigating this scary skin-check journey #skincancerawareness #melanoma