She thought it was just a freckle; it turned into stage 4 melanoma

As temperatures rise and more Arizonans head outdoors to enjoy the sun, one Tucson woman is sharing her personal story — and a warning — in honor of Melanoma Monday and Skin Cancer Awareness Month.

Candice Mason, a wife and mother of three, was diagnosed with melanoma in 2017 at age 35 — the deadliest form of skin cancer.

She said her battle began with a freckle that slowly changed into a mole over the course of 10 to 15 years…

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