Texas Woman Discovers Her Birthmark Is Actually Skin Cancer
Ilia J. Smith was diagnosed with stage 2B melanoma in 2020 after she scratched what she thought was her "birthmark" and it bled.
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Ilia J. Smith was diagnosed with stage 2B melanoma in 2020 after she scratched what she thought was her "birthmark" and it bled.
The Lack Of Representation In Dermatology Can Be Deadly For People Of Color Skin cancer can be more difficult to diagnose in skin of color—but new initiatives are increasing representation in dermatology. By Jessica Chia Julia Noni Ilia J. Smith, a 40-year-old nurse practitioner in Dallas, never suspected she’d be confronted with a life-threatening health concern in her thirties. She was a medical professional. She ate well, worked out regularly. Sure, she spent a lot of time basking in the sun wearing low-SPF tanning oils, but as a Black woman, she wasn’t worried about sun pro...