‘Teen Mom 2’ Star Jenelle Evans, 29, Gets Biopsy For Skin Cancer Scare And Is Awaiting Results: ‘Go Get Your Moles Checked!’

"I don't have any other pics, but this was the ‘freckle’ removed due to asymmetry, and half of it turned dark brown," wrote Evans, 29, on Instagram.

The photo she shared from October showed a barely noticeable spot that Evans circled on her leg.

She then shared an image of the same spot after the doctor performed a skin biopsy.

"Daily reminder…go get your moles checked yearly," wrote Evans.

She is now waiting to learn if the spot is cancer and has yet to update her followers on the results.

Related: Skin Cancer Warrior, 31, Reveals How 'Cute' Heart-Shaped 'Freckle' Turned Out To Be Deadly Melanoma Mole

Examining Your Skin for Melanoma: Remember ABCDE

Jenelle Evans did not think anything of the mole on het leg.

She says she will now be better at checking for concerning moles because she knows that finding skin cancer early can save a person’s life.

Dr. Cecilia Larocca, a dermatologist at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, recommends looking at your skin once a month for anything suspiciousand using the acronym ABCDE as a checklist:

Asymmetrical moles: if you drew a line straight down the center of the mole, would the sides match?

Borders: irregular, jagged, not smooth; can also stand for bleeding

Colors: multiple distinct colors in the mole

Diameter: larger than 6mm, about the size of a pencil head eraser

Evolution: This may be the most important thing that changes over time, such as gaining color, losing color, pain, itching, hurting, changing shape, etc.

Checking for Signs of Melanoma

Who Is A High Risk For Skin Cancer

There are a variety of different hereditary risk factors that can determine your risk of skin cancer, and some people are at a higher risk than others.

Some people are more at risk for melanoma than others. If you are fair-skinned, have blond hair and blue eyes, a family history of skin cancer and/or have many moles all over your body, you are at higher risk than most.

If any of this applies to you, it's even more important that you see your dermatologist regularly as well as do your own skin checks. It can help you determine your risk level so you can take measures to reduce your non-hereditary risk.

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