#Hairdresser #notices #client #warns #cancer
Photo/Reproduction
When a person goes to the hairdresser, what they expect is a good conversation and also leaving there looking better. The chat usually revolves around common and light topics, such as the lives of celebrities, football and current news.
However, one person’s story ended up being very different when they paid a visit to get a haircut.
The last thing anyone expects to hear from their hairdresser is: “You could have cancer.” While cutting the hair, the professional ended up noticing that there was a suspicious stain underneath some strands, very close to the right ear. He believed that it could be a sign of melanoma, a type of malignant tumor that affects the skin. In fact, this type of cancer tends to be quite aggressive.
As he was a well-informed health reporter and already used to reading and writing about the topic, the man whose identity was not revealed scheduled an appointment with a specialist that same week. After all, the hairdresser’s warning made a lot of sense and the spot could indeed be cancer. Surgery was recommended for removal and, after removal, the material was sent for a biopsy.
The reporter went through the entire procedure to remove the stain.
The biopsy results fortunately showed that the change was benign, with no risk of anything more serious. Despite this, professionals suggested that he be monitored annually to measure the size of other moles and spots he has spread across his body.
The case serves as a warning for people to be aware of any appearance or change in moles and blemishes they have on their body.
Skin cancer is common and represents approximately 30% of all diagnosed tumors.
Be aware of risk factors for skin cancer
The main risk factors for the disease are frequent sun exposure, light skin tone or light eyes, as well as family history (when a close relative has already been affected by the disease).
Do 1News
