My daughter got skin cancer at the age of 18 from a tiny mole on her forehead since then she has four others removed they were not melanoma

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The melanoma was on her forehead they went in to make sure they got around the margins since then she has had four other barcel I think I'm saying it right they went in got around the margins she goes to the dermatologist every 3 months she's just so young it's very scary she is now 21 and her moles are just bad and they have to do biopsies and they always come back with something thankfully not melanoma and all my butIb'm scared because she had it once and now she gets bad ones it just worries me so much

July 23
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First, it's completely understandable to feel scared — any parent would. Your love and concern for your daughter really comes through, and that kind of support means so much to someone navigating this at such a young age.

It sounds like your daughter has had melanoma removed (with clear margins) and several basal cell Show Full Answer

First, it's completely understandable to feel scared — any parent would. Your love and concern for your daughter really comes through, and that kind of support means so much to someone navigating this at such a young age.

It sounds like your daughter has had melanoma removed (with clear margins) and several basal cell carcinomas (BCCs) since then — and yes, you're saying it right! BCCs are actually the most common type of skin cancer, and while that doesn't make it less stressful, they are highly treatable, especially when caught early. The fact that she's being seen every 3 months is genuinely one of the best things she can do. Regular dermatology visits mean any changes are caught quickly, before they become bigger problems.

Having a history of skin cancer does increase the risk of developing more, which is likely why her dermatologist is monitoring her so closely. Some things worth discussing with her care team include:

- Sun protection — daily SPF, protective clothing, and avoiding tanning beds
- Skin self-checks at home between appointments
- Genetic factors — given her young age, her dermatologist may consider whether genetic counseling is appropriate Many MySkinCancerTeam members share similar worries about recurrence and staying vigilant. The fear doesn't fully go away, but having a strong care routine — which your daughter clearly has — makes a real difference.

She's lucky to have someone in her corner who cares this much. 💙

July 23
A MySkinCancerTeam Visitor

She does the sunscreen she stays out in the sun as much as possible obviously no tanning beds they did genetic testing but they didn't really go over much I guess it was a gene she was born with but no one in the family has it

July 23
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