The path.

So glad that you caught it early. My mother had a melanoma that was caught late, however they were able to graft and she is alive and healthy today. Anyways, glad to hear that you caught it early and that you will be OK!

I had something similar a few months ago and it was a bit irritating until they took out the stitches (mine was on my back), but no problems since. I had neglected going to the dermatologist for several years; now I'm back on an every 6 months regimen. Am very glad you got yours checked out and very much appreciate your sharing. You may never know exactly how much influence that simple act of sharing has had, but it sounds as if the effect will be far-reaching. Good for you and for everyone who read and is heeding and spreading the word!

So glad to hear that it is caught in the early stages. Not great news that it is melanoma but good news that it is very, very early. HUGS!

Way to go Ali! Being proactive really pays off . All those scary words can now just behave! Congratulations on your anniv too.

I, too, have to go regularly for mole checks. I had a few removed and one came back, although not malignant, pre-pre-cancerous. So, I had the same thing done, with further removal. I am so happy you are getting checked regularly so they can find things quickly!! And it's awesome that you protect yourself from the sun, as well as blog about it and remind others!! I try to, as well, but it seems so few people heed the warnings of "worshiping the sun God". :)
One last thing: I loved the photo-you look like you're waiting for Simon to take your hands, which I do with my girls.
Thanks for your positivity and great outlook!

Love that photo!! So glad that the cancer was detected early and that you are OK.Big hugs to you! Happy Anniversary too!Have a wonderful weekend!

Glad everything's ok. Kudos to you for staying on top of it. :l

your're lucky..advanced melanoma is deadly...so glad it was caught early. keep up on those mole checks....
cindy

Just saw my dermatologist this morning for a biopsy follow-up. One of mine was cancer-in-situ (which means the cells are not "completely" cancerous). We also "froze" 8 other places that were what he called "pre-cancerous". This is all because I grew up at the beach in S.C. and don't remember using anything except maybe some baby oil - if that, and being golden brown all summer long. It is so important to keep checks on all of this.
At my annual physical last year, I mentioned some random joint pain and feeling tired alot - well several tubes of blood later and I find out I have full blown lupus and fibromyalgia.
Get those check-ups!!!!!!!!

love you,
M

Wow - it's easy to tell from all these posts how many people you will influence about being proactive. The internet is such a cool tool! So glad it was an early find - hope all goes well with the precautionary treatment:)

Thank god you caught this early. becuase of you i have decided to make an appointment with my doctor to take a look at a little red bump that appeared on my shin a few months ago. i hope its nothing, but you have encouraged me to face the fear and just go check it out.

way to be proactive!!
Glad it was caught early. a good thing indeed!

so greatful you went - that could have been so serious!

Oh, Ali! How fortunate that it was caught early! Wow--you surely have been going through your share of health-stuff lately! Take care -- You'll be in my prayers.

So glad that everything is going to be okay! :0)

Great picture!
Very happy about your mole. I started getting yearly check ups two years ago and my wish is more people start with early detection too.

thinking about you and whispering chants of gratitude for you...
:)
P

You are luck, good for you for taking care of your self. reminds me to do the same.

love the calmness of the picture. it seems to correlate to how you're handling the mole thing. thanks for the reminder to us all. to be proactive! i am glad they/you caught yours early enough. a true blessing.