Beyond the Diagnosis: A Melanoma Warrior's Voice with Leah Adams

💔 What happens when you’re only 26 and hear the words: “You have melanoma”?

In this moving episode of Derm-It Trotter! Don’t Swear About Skincare, host Dr. Shannon C. Trotter speaks with Leah Adams, a young melanoma survivor, who never expected a cancer diagnosis in her twenties. After years of tanning beds and sun exposure she thought were harmless, Leah’s world changed when her mom spotted a suspicious mole—just weeks after her dad was also diagnosed with melanoma.

✨ What you’ll hear in this episode:

Leah’s emotional journey from diagnosis to an eight-hour surgery and recovery.

The guilt and shame she felt after years of tanning bed use.

The importance of skin checks and catching melanoma early.

How survivor communities and therapy helped her heal emotionally.

Tips on how she continues running outdoors—while protecting her skin and mental health.

Why melanoma is never “just skin cancer.”

🌟 About Leah Adams:
Leah is now an advocate for skin cancer awareness and prevention, sharing her story to educate and support others facing melanoma. Her message is one of honesty, resilience, and connection.

Find Leah here:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theleahalex...

📌 Follow Leah on Instagram @theleahalexis
to learn more about her journey and advocacy.

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