Early Melanoma Detection: A Personal Story Underscores Crucial Health Message

Early Melanoma Detection Saves Lives: A Teleexpress Report Teleexpress recently highlighted the importance of early melanoma detection in a short film featuring Piotr Mszyca. Mszyca's story serves as a powerful reminder of the need for vigilance. After a mushroom-picking trip, he noticed a suspicious mole, promptly seeking medical attention which led to successful treatment. Professor Grażyna Kamińska-Winciorek, a dermatologist, explained the "ugly duckling sign" — a mole that looks different from others — as a key indicator. Professor Wojciech Wróbel, from the Center for Skin and Melanoma Diseases, stressed the importance of sun protection, particularly for children, as childhood sunburns significantly increase the risk of skin cancer later in life. Mszyca's experience underscores the crucial message: Don't ignore unusual skin changes; seek professional help immediately.