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Remember to Schedule Your Skin Checks

Melanoma & Skin Cancer | Last Active: 3 hours ago | Replies (13)
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@celia16

Every 3 months sounds good to me, but I’m not sure my insurance will cover screening that often. I have been making an appointment to be seen if something looks off. My dermatologist is so booked up! I’m lucky she makes special arrangements to get me in quickly. My endocrinologist does too. I’m grateful.

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Susan, volunteer Mentor | @grammato3 | 1 day ago

@celia16 One of my favorite mottos is: When it doubt, check it out! In many cases, if one has a significant individual or family history of skin cancer (especially melanoma)/genetic risk, excessive sun exposure (such as working/sunning outdoors, use of tanning beds, many sunburns), or personal pre-disposition (such a fair skin, light hair/eyes, moles) may qualify as having a medically necessary need for more frequent exams.

Is that something you could discuss with your doctor at next appointment?

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