Doctor Who Survived Cancer Shares Melanoma Warning over 'Strange' Moles
- Mika Stambaugh, a Chicago woman, discovered melanoma after a dermatologist’s visit that left a large facial wound, starting a months-long ordeal.
- Her melanoma diagnosis resulted from years without sunscreen use and repeated dermatology visits that included tissue removal and cancer treatment.
- Now cancer free, Stambaugh raises awareness through Mika's Melanoma Monday, promoting early skin checks during Skin Cancer Awareness Month in May.
- Melanoma causes the majority of skin cancer deaths, with an estimated 7,650 fatalities in 2022, while early detection yields a 99% five-year survival rate before lymph node spread.
- Her story underscores the importance of sunscreen and monitoring moles for changes, encouraging public and healthcare initiatives to improve early melanoma detection and outcomes.
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REPEAT: Rocket Doctor Partners with Melanoma Canada to Expand Access to Follow-Up Care for At-Risk Patients
New collaboration will connect patients flagged during mobile skin cancer screenings with Rocket Doctor physicians across Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia


Rocket Doctor Partners with Melanoma Canada to Expand Access to Follow-Up Care for At-Risk Patients
New collaboration will connect patients flagged during mobile skin cancer screenings with Rocket Doctor physicians across Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia
Man is urged to go to the doctor 'immediately' after sharing a photo of his fingernail
A man was told to see a doctor "immediately" after posting a picture of his fingernail.Online users warned a man to get his finger checked by a doctor. Credit: Yulia Naumenko / GettyWhen one Reddit user casually posted a photo of their hand, they probably didn’t expect an internet-wide medical emergency to unfold, but that’s exactly what happened.The post featured a picture of their nail with a caption: “Mark on my finger that darkened over time…
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