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Diagnosed with Skin Cancer Weeks Before Wedding

For Carolyn, 30, life was going along exactly as she had dreamed -- an exciting job in entertainment, lots of social activities and falling in love and planning a wedding. Like all brides-to-be Carolyn wanted to be picture-perfect for her wedding day. So when she first noticed the small bump on her nose, she assumed it was a minor acne flair up. That small pimple, however, turned out to be a potentially deadly skin cancer that would require significant surgery that could permanently scar her face.

 "Skin cancer incidence is rising faster than any other type of cancer," said Dr. Babak Azizzadeh, one of the world's most respected facial plastic and reconstructive surgeons who specializes in patients with skin cancers. "While they can occur anywhere, nearly 80 percent appear on the face, head, or neck, where they can be disfiguring as well as dangerous."

 Treating skin cancers can be life-saving, but may leave a patient with less than pleasing cosmetic or functional results. Depending on the location and severity of the cancer, the consequences range from a small, unsightly scar to permanent changes in facial features. In these cases, a skilled plastic surgeon becomes an important part of the medical team, not only for the patient's physical health, but for their emotional and mental well-being as well.



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