Dave Canales has basal cell carcinoma removed from nose

[Butterflyj30]

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales wore a Band-Aid on his nose Tuesday at minicamp, later revealing that he recently underwent a procedure to remove a small spot of basal cell carcinoma.

Canales said that two months ago a routine skin cancer screening performed by the team identified some areas of concern on his nose.

“It’s a good reminder not to take these things for granted,” Canales said. “It was a basal cell type of skin cancer in a small spot, and they were able to get it off. So I’m really appreciative.”

Basal cell carcinoma is the most common form of skin cancer and is highly curable, slow-growing, and rarely spreads to other parts of the body, according to The Skin Cancer Foundation.

Basal cells are the small cells in the outer layer of skin.

The 45-year-old Canales said his mother also dealt with skin cancer issues when she was in her 40s. As a result, he said he’s always been diligent about using sunscreen while outside.

“You can imagine a Southern California kid playing outdoor sports and then getting into coaching, right?” Canales said.

 

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I hope Dave is okay

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[jfra78]

Glad they caught it early

[Butterflyj30]

2 minutes ago, jfra78 said:

Glad they caught it early

I'm glad they did too early detection is the key

[jfra78]

12 minutes ago, Butterflyj30 said:

I'm glad they did too early detection is the key

Yes, they caught my dad's pancreatic cancer super early and they were able to remove it.  We were blessed because that one takes out a lot of people

[mrcompletely11]

fug cancer

[Butterflyj30]

6 minutes ago, jfra78 said:

Yes, they caught my dad's pancreatic cancer super early and they were able to remove it.  We were blessed because that one takes out a lot of people

That is such a blessing I'm glad they caught it early!!

[Gapanthersfan]

Basal cell only grows locally. Not worrisome at all. No metastatic potential. 

[bababoey]

I had it on the back of my neck.  Not a big deal.  Was in and out of the office in under an hour I think.  Good for him for having it checked.

[TylerDurden]

40 minutes ago, jfra78 said:

Yes, they caught my dad's pancreatic cancer super early and they were able to remove it.  We were blessed because that one takes out a lot of people

Glad your father is all good now!  My cousin got it two years ago at about 35 years old and went from completely, seemingly healthy to passing away less than 6 months later.

 

fug cancer.