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Kootenay Kid

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Grew up on spending summers on a gorgeous mountain lake in BC, Canada. Sunburned every summer I think. Assistant Lifeguard as a teenager teaching swimming lessons on this large lake. No sunscreen in the 1950s & 1960s. Wore prescription sunglasses. Non smoker. No alcohol use. Lots of moles. No other family members with melanoma.
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Kootenay Kid
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Initial Diagnosis Month

July
Stage at Diagnosis

Unknown Stage
Current Stage

Unknown Stage
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