Summary
Courtney Siley, a resident of Fort Bragg, North Carolina, discovered that a small mark on her cheek, initially thought to be a birthmark, was actually Stage II melanoma, a type of skin cancer. After pushing for further testing, she had surgery to remove the cancer, emphasizing the importance of regular skin checks to detect such conditions early.
Key Facts
- Courtney Siley had a small mark on her cheek she thought was a birthmark, but it started changing and concerned her family.
- A doctor tested the mark for melanoma initially, and results came back negative.
- The mark continued to grow with jagged edges, leading Siley to request another biopsy.
- In July 2023, she was diagnosed with Stage II melanoma.
- Melanoma is common in young people under 30, especially women, and can start in existing moles.
- Siley underwent a two-hour surgery to remove the melanoma, which was more extensive than expected.
- After recovery, Siley encourages others to get skin checks to catch potential issues early.
- Melanoma has a high cure rate if detected early, and Siley shares her story on TikTok to raise awareness.
