Suspicious Moles: Full Body Check

I have been to the dermatologist multiple times but never did a doctor tell me to come in for a full body check for suspicious moles or other marks. I have seen various marks on my head, face, arms, body, etc. I’ve gone in to have them checked sometimes. But finally, a nurse practitioner told me to come in once a year to have a full body check to see if I have any cancerous moles or other similar marks. She saved my life. I have always been self-conscious and I sometimes go to the dermatologist if I see something and I don’t know what it is. She made it seem very routine and had someone else in the room. She checked every mark and sure enough, I had skin cancer once we got the biopsy results back. I would recommend that everyone has a full body check each year for a complete check from head to toe.