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In this deeply personal episode of In Shock, Teresa shares the story of her first cancer diagnosis—a shocking diagnosis of squamous cell carcinoma of the lip.

What began as a tiny spot on her lip turned into a seven-hour Mohs surgery, removing layers of cancerous and precancerous tissue while she remained awake the entire time. Teresa walks listeners through the fear, trauma, and emotional toll of receiving a cancer diagnosis in the middle of a difficult divorce and what it’s like to hear the words “you have cancer” when you least expect it.

She also shares how this diagnosis led to:

• A deeper understanding of skin cancer and sun damage
• The importance of early detection and regular skin checks
• Why Mohs surgery can be life-saving
• How ignoring warning signs can allow cancer to spread
• The emotional reality of cancer survivorship and visible scars
• Why building a support system—or “your village”—matters more than ever

This episode also touches on Teresa’s later melanoma diagnosis, the dangers of UV exposure

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