Today is Melanoma Monday, part of a month-long effort to get people to help themselves prevent cancer.
The American Academy of Dermatology is offering free screenings through the SPOTme program. If you have a suspicion mole or spot, you can get it looked at by a participating dermatologist for free.
Trust me, being a cancer survivor is not something to aspire to. I had it “easy” and my life was still turned upside down with a boatload of debt and literal scars on my face and vocal cords.
Use sunscreen, wear hats and long sleeves in the sun.