How I Found Out I Had SKIN CANCER! - Amy | Melanoma

How I Found Out I Had SKIN CANCER! - Amy | Melanoma | The Patient Story

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Amy loves the sun, and when she was young, she didn’t take sun protection as seriously as she knew she should have, and now she's had skin cancer multiple times. At 17, some spots on her skin raised concerns, so she started seeing a dermatologist. Later on, a spot appeared on her chest that became really itchy and began to bleed. This was Amy’s first experience with Stage 1B Melanoma. She would have a recurrence with Stage 1B and 1A as well.
In this cancer vlog, Amy stresses the importance of sun protection, getting a second opinion, and how valuable self-research is. It was tough at times for Amy to get through to her doctors, and she is very thankful she was brave enough to self advocate!
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[Video Chapters]
00:00 Introduction
00:40 My early relationship with the sun
02:23 Dermatologists started watching my skin at 17
03:40 I found a spot and it was itchy
04:45 Finding out I had melanoma
06:20 Protecting my skin now
07:28 Moving to Las Vegas and having to switch doctors
08:40 Struggling to agree with my new dermatologist
11:35 Continuing to self advocate even when my doctor was dismissing my concerns
13:50 I found a new facility to go to
15:30 Finding out I had melanoma again
16:45 Getting established with an oncologist
17:10 Doing genetic testing
18:56 My advice when struggling to see eye to eye with your doctor
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The interview has only been edited for clarity. The interview has only been edited for clarity.
The Spot Was Really ITCHY! - Amy | Melanoma | The Patient Story
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@whenbirdiesfly Ай бұрын

If you haven't yet, you need to report the first doctor! Leave reviews, contact the BBB, and medical organizations. He shouldn't be practicing! Save somebody else from him! Best wishes to you!

@Lbhacksaw Ай бұрын

Why? Nah. You need to be smart and think for yourself. Never depend on doctors.

@elainew2230 Ай бұрын

Yes, as a fellow skin cancer patient... make some noise about this guy. He failed you many times.

@lightfaeries7 Ай бұрын

Nope he was trying to steer her away from her obsessive negative thinking...you narsists always need someone to BLAME , DO ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@deirdrekiely6187 Ай бұрын

@@Lbhacksaw It's called Medical Negligence. Patients should not have to diagnose themselves. Duh!!

@sw6118 Ай бұрын

More importantly go back to that doctor and make it clear that they failed. I think a lot of doctors become egotistical jerks ignoring their patients because dissatisfied patients don’t return and tell them they’ve done a bad job. Usually because the new competent doctor helps cover for the gaslighter….

@sw6118 Ай бұрын

Remember, you can change doctors. You do not have to stay with someone who gaslights you.

@luv2learn995 Ай бұрын

Whoa! I’ve had melanoma and that doctor needs to have his license yanked.

@doriasalmon4790 Ай бұрын

My brother died from this, it grows so quick so there is really no time to waste; go to another doctor asap. Please report the first doctor he is overbooked and overwhelmed and should not be careless and negligent with any other human soul, this cancer is quick, aggressive and deadly

@meahdahlgren6537 5 күн бұрын

Right

@co9familyvtrt.v605 Ай бұрын

Oh my gosh, these doctors that dont care.. this is one of my concerns whenever i go to a doctor.

@sallyostling Ай бұрын

Blonde hair and blue eyes here. My mom had three kids. Growing up in the 70’s and 80’s sunscreen was not that popular. My mom's philosophy was "burn and then you'll tan" instead of taking the time to sunscreen 4 kids. I had a SEVERE sunburn at 17. So bed I was in bed for 3 days. I am pretty much expecting melanoma at some point. My paternal grandfather died from the disease and my dad has had several precancerous moles removed.

@janekeller222 Ай бұрын

Same with me having a tan was the best back in the day. I had all 3 skin cancers but my twin brother and sister are still in the sun and no skin cancers for them.

@barbaradw9969 Ай бұрын

That Doctor that kept putting you off, should have been reported at the Hospital in which he practiced & to your Insurance Company. Yes, leave the other dermatologist. Thank goodness you puns this new Dermatoligysr !

@Lbhacksaw Ай бұрын

Nah. The doctor gave her his opinion…. How about this woman use her head …. She says she is educated but that is very hard to believe by listening to her own words and actions.

@ajsbpelq Ай бұрын

@@Lbhacksaw Just stop!

@charlottehall5191 Ай бұрын

Wow! It's been my experience that dermatologists do not have good bedside manner. The one I have now is great. He biopsied a place on my left arm & called me on a Sunday that it was a melanoma! He was shocked as was I. I have 5% chance of it returning. I had the genetic testing.

@pandapower5902 Ай бұрын

My nana used to tell me UV rays were good for acne. I’m glad I didn’t listen to her. She would give me a hard time about being so pale and told me I needed sun. She had had skin cancer several times though!

@rhodasmallwood4932 Ай бұрын

Go girl you do have to be your advocate in this life hope you have a happy life and a long one great vlog lv Rhoda England xxxx ❤

@TheMic74key Ай бұрын

I have stage 3 melanoma and my dermatologist takes it very seriously……you def need to find a new doctor who understands what melanoma is. I don’t get why these doctors say no when you have insurance or even want to pay cash for tests…. It’s not coming out of their pockets. He sounds too irresponsible to be dealing with such a serious disease

@denisberte778 Ай бұрын

Ma'am you're a beautiful lady. Prayers to you, you're going to make it. God bless, Denis Berte' USMC

@Kayleesmom Ай бұрын

Very informative, thank you and God Bless you!

@MadDog31542 Ай бұрын

Your story was amazing. Thank you for sharing this. Blessings to you.

@MadDog31542 Ай бұрын

Please tell me you got an attorney. The SOB might have killed you. I'm so sorry.

@faithf5846 Ай бұрын

You are a beautiful soul. Thank you for your clear advice. Best to you always ❤ Remember to pray about everything .

@splash6427 Ай бұрын

🙏 ❤️ 🙏 For You & All Always & Forever

@onion6foot Ай бұрын

My daughter, around age twelve, had a "pre-melanoma" removed after doctors repeatedly brushed off my concerns. Also, my kids and I apparently have connective tissue issues...Ehlers Danlos has been suggested, along with marfan. No genetic testing, though. This is the first time I have heard of an association.

@lg-ii6pm Ай бұрын

Im so sorry!! I don’t understand how medical science is so backwards. My derm missed a squamous cell and my friends derm wouldn’t listen to her about a mole and when she switched doctors they did a biopsy and it was stage 0 melanoma already.

@paisleycircus2043 Ай бұрын

I hope you reported that doctor.

@mayhaddad7025 Ай бұрын

Hi Amy. I hope you are doing and feeling better ❤️. I am going thru the same thing with my husband He has vocal cancer from the Military because of the chemicals Any how I’m going thru these doctors that keep pushing us off I’m at a point to take this to the state governors office. Here in Florida. The point is they won’t take care of him because he is a retired Military man after serving our country for twenty years. Please if anyone can help me that’s reading this and have the resources for me please let me know Thank. You. God bless you Amy and keep healing you and everyone out there. God Bless 🙏❤️

@nancyshookedoncrochet526 Ай бұрын

Our brother in law is getting radiation. It went to his brain and lungs.

@clarissavaida4058 Ай бұрын

I’m surprised you didn’t change doctors a lot sooner.

@maryjanebrown4667 Ай бұрын

Stay out of the sun. That said, my brother had melanoma 15 years ago and he’s now fine. He’s an M.D. and he said his lesion was actually reddish in color. He also said that melanoma does spread like wildfire, but that every cancer can be cured if it’s caught early enough.

@meahdahlgren6537 5 күн бұрын

Every person is different

@anneherman6745 Ай бұрын

❤️🐞

@celestialcircledance Ай бұрын

Where I live there's a doctor shortage and it is normal for appointments to be booked months in advance, God us . I wonder how the other dermatologist that you were referred to was so much better and had the extra time to devote to boot. How do you strike gold twice?

@pandapower5902 Ай бұрын

Ok I have a mole so similar but my dermatologist told me it’s ok. No biopsy. Damn.

@doriasalmon4790 Ай бұрын

Go get it biopsied now! Seriously. Doctor does not have proof

@romysv Ай бұрын

I have Ehlers Danlos type 3 and got one of those displastic moles removed. I wear sunscreen all summer and also whenevr I see the uv index isn't low. I should probably eat less carbs and sugar too.

@litespeed7715 Ай бұрын

I’ll let my nieces know about the skin cancer risks and ED.

@JW4REnvironment 16 күн бұрын

Glad that you stuck to your guns! You were right to keep asking for a biopsy of suspicious spots. Congratulations on taking charge of your own health!

@patriciajoyner9871 Ай бұрын

I fried like a crispy potato. All the oil and such. Sun poisoning. I am 60 now but only with basal and squamous. Bless you

@amorylovin2137 Ай бұрын

It is NOT OK for a Doctor to act that way...he should be reported!

@meahdahlgren6537 5 күн бұрын

Right

@darrellhicks360 Ай бұрын

“Keep an eye on it” sounds lazy to me. And, it gets rid of you. My dentist told me he was keeping an eye on a cavity. I told him to keep an eye on my hiney as it marches out of the office. 😂😂😂

@Jody-kt9ev 15 күн бұрын

I had a melanoma removed 40 years ago this year. Luckily, I had it removed withing two months of seeing it, so have had no more issues with it. The dermatologist at the time told me I had only a 3% chance of more issues. Now I have issues with squamous cell skin cancer. This is partly due to age and skin exposure. However, it is also due to a Thiazide Diuretic that my doctor prescribed to assist in lowering blood pressure. I found out this drug increases your risk of skin cancer, especially squamous cell skin cancer. Talk about the cure being worse than the disease. Do not trust your doctor to check the side effects of the medicine he/she prescribes!

@lisathacker5313 Ай бұрын

My dad died from this.

@muscleNPmama Ай бұрын

Mine too 😢 his dermatologist also put him off when he expressed concern about the spots. He got 2nd opinion but it was too late

@wowzatrishiebunz Ай бұрын

That doctor was power tripping on you and this is not okay. Is there any other good doctors that are not jerks? I don’t get how he could be so cruel and uncaring.

@jesusislord9758 Ай бұрын

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@mercibeaucoup2486 Ай бұрын

Girl ditch that eye liner you are gorgeous

@susantimmerman4757 Ай бұрын

Just lose the bottom liner. Keep the upper! You are beautiful.

@dweebicusmaximus Ай бұрын

Shut up and let the woman live. God forbid a woman does anything without an army of nagging jerks telling her not to

@ukingly Ай бұрын

Do you really think that is an appropriate thing to say to someone who is telling you about her cancer? Also I'm pretty sure she doesn't care about your thoughts on something so insignificant as her eyeliner as she has bigger things to worry about. A backhanded compliment is no compliment at all

@mercibeaucoup2486 Ай бұрын

@@ukingly opinions are free of charge in 🇺🇸

@ukingly Ай бұрын

@mercibeaucoup2486 just because you can doesn't mean you should. She was sharing about her cancer journey not for unsolicited personal comments on how she looks. Take a look in the mirror and just say to yourself " was it kind thing to say to someone fighting cancer ( or in any circumstances) "

@kindheartedmuah 13 күн бұрын

Isn't Las Vegas known for their terrible healthcare? At least by the locals I've heard them complain so much about how bad the healthcare is there.

@meahdahlgren6537 5 күн бұрын

Right ❤

@HappyMealBieber 16 күн бұрын

Doctor *Oh im sorry im too busy to save your life. Call back Tomorrow.*

@Truth_To_Power Ай бұрын

“Everyone on social media knows my husband and I”….umm, are you sure?

@karlaricker2562 Ай бұрын

Why didn't you sue this doctor that didn't listen to you? unacceptable!

@tracymcgrath1192 Ай бұрын

Pancreatic cancer is thought to be linked to mm

@meahdahlgren6537 5 күн бұрын

Right ❤

@coconeedham24 Ай бұрын

Your first visit should have told you to find another Dr or go back to UCLA

@talktomenowxbmc Ай бұрын

Doctors said don’t eat sugar and most of the people think obvious things like sweets or sugary drinks. But, every carbohydrate and starch is converted in our bodies into glucose. Body doesn’t differentiate between glucose made from fruits or from glucose made from eating potatoes, pasta, bread or rice. It’s all sugar. In addition what happens on our skin is a manifestation of things that occur inside our bodies. You may get melanoma in spots that were never exposed to the sun. It’s a fallacy to blame genetics and sun for this disease. There are minerals and vitamins that are responsible for providing protection against damaging extended exposure to sun. Synthesis of vitamin D happens in skin layer thanks to exposure to sun. But primary source of vitamin D is food we eat: eggs and red meat. Ask yourself a question what are you eating? Vast majority of food we eat causes internal inflammation. Cancer is a form of inflammation.

@dweebicusmaximus Ай бұрын

You are lying or have been lied to. Get off the internet if you are this extremely gullible

@talktomenowxbmc Ай бұрын

@@dweebicusmaximus get informed before you call someone a liar. Seems like the best you can do is to call me names. If you have something to add to the discussion then say it otherwise shut up.

@jaycarver4886 Ай бұрын

@@dweebicusmaximus You are the one who is misinformed. Emerging evidence suggests that cancer is primarily a mitochondrial metabolic disease. Therefore, what you eat is of critical importance. Look up Dr. Thomas Seyfried and his Press-Pulse Therapy for the management of cancer. It's time that we stop believing all the nonsense that cancer is genetic.

@melrose2853 Ай бұрын

My problem is that sunscreen also causes cancer

@sw6118 Ай бұрын

So wear long pants, a long sleeved shirt, buttoned to the neck, a hat and gloves. We do when we are spending the day in the sun. We swim covered up too. It’s much more comfortable than exposed skin with sunscreen. Yeah, it’s hard to be fashionable, but think of your priorities.

@melrose2853 Ай бұрын

@@sw6118 but we need vitamin d.

@Lisa_BisaRN Ай бұрын

False

@melrose2853 Ай бұрын

@@Lisa_BisaRN no chemicals cause cancer not false. Lmao.

@Lisa_BisaRN Ай бұрын

@@melrose2853 Tell us what you know that all the specialists, Dr's, scientists, chemists round the world don't. Why are they all wrong, & you right?

@jaycarver4886 Ай бұрын

ASTAXANTHIN

@sw6118 Ай бұрын

A little more explanation please.

@jaycarver4886 Ай бұрын

@@sw6118 Astaxanthin has many benefits including protection from cancer. It also acts as an internal sunscreen. Lots of info at Pubmed.

@MissChris6375 Ай бұрын

Not everyone on social media knows you. I’ve never seen or heard of you before.

@stellasplashofred1683 Ай бұрын

Really? Us Greeks don't go to a dermatologist? We don't even know what's a dermatologist? I can't figure out which part of Greece your husband comes from, we don't have jungles in Greece,. Monkeys are usually kept in the zoo.

@lillsjul Ай бұрын

yes, you should Google. Otherwise you are uninformed.

@lightfaeries7 Ай бұрын

I think he was trying to stop you manifesting it by having ypur thoughts so negative...n youre STILL talking about it. Wow wake up!!!

@maxine3587 Ай бұрын

Oh dear.

@Lbhacksaw Ай бұрын

I’m sorry but this woman and her mother are not too quick. My parents would not let us lay in the sun with baby oil! No way. My brother is professional photographer… he covers himself completely even with face covering … cap with ear covering… etc. I just don’t understand… it’s 2024. I’m 65….. I guess we had smarter parents. Good luck. You have to use common sense and think for yourself. Unreal.

@whitneyanders5945 Ай бұрын

You’d be mortified at what you see on Thai or Australian beaches then. People of all ages (and especially those under 30) frying themselves for hours a day whilst coated in oil and other things to speed up the frying process. Many Aussies, especially Queenslanders, look twenty years older than they are due to their youth spent tanning themselves. This lady just came from a culture that worships brown skin.. and tanning becomes addictive.