Khloe Kardashian opens up about a recent skin cancer scare

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Khloe Kardashian opens up about a recent skin cancer scare

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Khloe Kardashian revealed a recent skin cancer scare, which resulted in a tumor being removed from her face.
After being photographed for several days wearing a bandage on her cheek, Khloe got candid about the health issue on Tuesday via social media, saying she went to the doctor for a biopsy after noticing a small bump on her face that remained there for 7 months.The reality star said she thought the bump was a pimple that refused to go away, however after her visit to the doctor it was revealed that the bump was in fact a tumor.

The tumor was removed by her doctor who confirmed precancerous melanoma.

Khloe also revealed that she had the tumor removed and was left with a scar and is currently healing.

Lentigo maligna is a very early form of melanoma skin cancer called melanoma in situ. Cancer cells are only found in the top or outer layer of the skin (epidermis). It tends to grow slowly. 

Khloe says she’s sharing her cancer scare to encourage folks to get their skin checked frequently, pointing out she always wears sunscreen and still had an issue.

melanoma skin cancer called lentigo maligna melanoma. It could take 10 years or more to happen.

 

 

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