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Doctor Who Survived Cancer Shares Melanoma Warning over 'Strange' Moles

  • Mika Stambaugh, a 43-year-old woman from Chicago, survived melanoma after a dermatologist discovered cancer during a routine skin check that left a large facial scar.
  • Her diagnosis followed years of unprotected sun exposure and not wearing sunscreen, which led to multiple dermatologist visits and tissue removals to treat the cancer.
  • Stambaugh now partners with the Melanoma Research Foundation and Rep. LaShawn Ford to raise awareness through Mika's Melanoma Monday, encouraging early skin checks and education during Skin Cancer Awareness Month.
  • Melanoma causes most skin cancer deaths despite comprising about 1% of diagnoses, with an estimated 7,650 deaths in 2022 in the U.S., but early detection yields a 99% five-year survival rate before lymph node spread.
  • This survival story highlights the crucial role of regular skin check-ups, monitoring moles for any changes, and applying broad-spectrum sun protection with a strong SPF to help prevent melanoma and improve treatment success.
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Muskoka Region broke the news in Muskoka Lakes, Canada on Tuesday, May 20, 2025.
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