This Spot On My Skin Turned Out To Be CANCER! - Kristin | Melanoma | The Patient Story

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Kristin's life took an unexpected turn while she was undergoing fertility treatments. In 2008, during recovery from a procedure, she noticed a mole on her leg that had changed. What she thought was a minor issue turned out to be stage 3 melanoma, a diagnosis that shifted her entire world. In this cancer vlog, Kristin shares her journey through being her mom's caregiver while she battled follicular lymphoma, the tough decisions she had to make, and how she found purpose in advocacy. Thank you, Kristin, for sharing your story to help others. To read more on her story → https://thepatientstory.com/patient-stories/skin-cancer/melanoma/kristin-m/ #melanoma #melanomaawareness #cancerpatient #cancersurvivor #patientstories #thepatientstory #cancertreatment #cancerprevention #cancersymptoms The Patient Story: The Patient Story is led by a dedicated team of medical, editorial, and video experts, committed to authentically portraying the cancer patient experience. Sharing your story holds transformative power, culturally and personally. We handle each narrative with utmost care, compassion, and scientific rigor. Our editorial process adheres to the highest journalistic standards, ensuring medically researched, vetted, and fact-checked content. Backed by experienced medical professionals, we offer insights into the latest medical advancements. Beyond patient narratives, we provide comprehensive coverage of cancer news and medical resources. From symptoms to clinical trials, insurance, finances, and support groups, we offer guidance in a humanized manner. Chapters: 0:00 Meet Kristen 0:27 Discovering a Mole That Changed Everything 1:15 My Stage 3 Melanoma Diagnosis 2:01 Navigating Treatment Alone 2:56 Facing Stage 3 Melanoma and Its Challenges 4:12 Surgeries and Post-Surgery Complications 5:53 Fighting Infections and Recovery Struggles 7:00 Living Through a Year of Interferon 8:48 Making Tough Decisions About Parenthood 10:31 Finding Strength Through Advocacy 12:25 Coping With Loss and Survivor’s Guilt 13:50 The Importance of Skin Cancer Prevention 15:14 Becoming a Voice for Cancer Awareness 16:49 Reflections on Life as a Cancer Survivor 18:15 Skin Cancer Research and Progress 19:48 Advocating for Education and Prevention 21:00 Living With Purpose Join Our Community: Sign up for our FREE website: https://thepatientstory.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepatientstory Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepatientstory/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Patient_Story TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@patientstory This Spot On My Skin Turned Out To Be CANCER! - Kristin | Melanoma | The Patient Story https://youtu.be/cN1JeEP2siE