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I went for a facial to relax but left fearing for my life

But the mom left in a panic — and thanks her beautician for saving her life.

Leigh Murphy, 41, noticed that Murray, 62, had suspicious marks on her chest while treating her client in October 2021.

Murray had noticed the blemish herself in June, but says she was relieved when a doctor told her it was nothing to worry about.

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However, Murphy warned her client of six years that she should get a second opinion.

Murray, from Cairns, Australia, said: “It looked like a red bruise. As soon as she saw it, she said I need to get it looked at as soon as possible.

“Prior to that, about six months before, I saw another doctor and they told me to put a cream on it and said nothing to worry about, it’s fine.”

The mom of one, who owns a child care center with husband Paul, 58, immediately made an appointment with a skin specialist.

Australian woman Jillian Murray's life might've been saved after her beautician pointed out signs of skin cancer during an appointment.
Australian woman Jillian Murray’s life might’ve been saved after her beautician pointed out signs of skin cancer during an appointment.
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After doctors took a biopsy, which tests for cancerous cells, Murray was stunned to be given a devastating diagnosis.

Murray had stage two melanoma above her right breast and basal cell carcinoma (BCC) on her nose.

While BCCs are typically slow-growing and almost never spread to other parts of the body, melanoma is the most deadly form of skin cancer.

Leigh Murphy spotted suspicious marks on Jillian and told her to see a doctor.
Leigh Murphy spotted suspicious marks on Murray and told her to see a doctor.
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Both forms are almost always the result of sun exposure, and Australia has the highest rates of skin cancer globally.

Melanoma can present as a asymmetrial mole, have a ragged border, mixture of colors and is usually larger than a quarter-inch.

Meanwhile, a BCC usually looks like a slightly transparent, shiny pink or pearly-white bump on the skin, and it may become crusty or bleed.

Murray said: “I went to a skin cancer doctor and he didn’t hesitate to take a biopsy. 

“I found out it was cancerous four days later and they didn’t muck around.

“I had two major operations in less than three weeks.

“When I found out it was cancerous, I was a mess, shaking, I couldn’t comprehend, I thought my life was over, thought it would be in the blood system.

“I didn’t know the extent of how horrific it was. It was really bad. If it gets in your bloodstream, it’s bad.”

Murray had an operation in November but had to go under the knife again in December to prevent the cancer spreading into her lymph nodes.

Doctors had to go 1.5 inches deep to remove the cancer.

Jillian said: “I was in overnight for the first one but they didn’t get all the melanoma so we had to wait two weeks then they had to go in deeper.

“I was in ridiculous pain. I was cut very, very deep and I still don’t have feeling in my right breast or chest.

“I was just outside of the margin [of the cancer spreading] so they didn’t have to take my lymph nodes out and I have to be checked out every three months.”

Jillian was diagnosed with stage two melanoma above her right breast and basal cell carcinoma on her nose.
Murray was diagnosed with stage two melanoma above her right breast and basal cell carcinoma on her nose.
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She had two have two operations soon after the cancer was detected.
She had to have two operations soon after the cancer was detected.
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Jillian says she “looked disgusting” after her surgeries.

“But I’m healing now and my doctor can’t believe how well I’m healing because I’m using vitamin B,” she said.

“My face is good but makeup covers it, my chest is pretty bad. I’m still scarred and I will be forever.”

Murray praises Murphy for saving her life and the pair have formed a friendship as the beautician has supported her throughout her recovery.

She said: “It’s amazing for a beautician to find it when a doctor missed it first. She’s worth her weight in gold. She’s bloody ace.

“I’m a very lucky lady. Without her expertise, I wouldn’t be here and my doctor said I won the lotto with her.

“When I tell her she’s saved my life, she gets goosebumps, she’s overwhelmed and she’s so pleased that her training has taught her what to do.

Jillian pictured while healing since her surgery.
Murray while healing since her surgery.
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“I’ve been seeing Leigh for a few years. She went over me like a fine-tooth comb.

“I brag about her and tell people to go and see her because she does her job and she’s very caring. She’s very professional. I’ve probably sent a good few people to her.

“My family are so grateful for Leigh.”

Murphy, who is helping to improve Murray’s scarring, said: “I’m so happy I was able to help my friend as the oncologist advised that if it was left any longer, it would’ve gone into her lymph nodes.

“I use an Asap SkinCare in my salon and a Super B serum that has been amazing on Jillian’s scars. 

“In April, I will start to do some radio frequency micro-needling treatments.”

This story originally appeared on the Sun and was reproduced here with permission.


   
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To think that a doctor didn't catch that this woman had skin cancer but an esthetician did. Always get second, third, and forth opinion if you know something is not right. Always go with your gut. She was very lucky her esthetician caught it before it got too bad.


   
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@keyonnastarksiectskin-com 

I had a client that had BCC on her nose. She had extensive surgery then when the dr decided to let her have treatment I helped her with the scaring and over a period of 8 or so months it was so good looking. She has had BCC several areas on her face since but has had it checked quickly.


   
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@keyonnastarksiectskin-com Right this shows that during this program we have to take the studing and education seriously because you never know when you can save a person life.


   
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I believe alot of people would be shocked to read this story. When people view estheticians i dont think we are seen as being in the healthcare but i believe they should be we deal with an important part of the body "skin." In many treatments for patients we work hand in hand with doctors and in some cases work at the offices with them.


   
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Thats amazing that her esthetician caught it and her doctor didnt. I would always get a second opinion if the first doctor says theres nothing wrong with it. 


   
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@camiryndavisiectskin-com I agree esthetician arent known as a health care postition but we look and examine the skin and learn alot about it. 


   
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@deborahwatersiectskin-com Thats good that you helped with her scaring.


   
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This is crazy! It is sad that her doctor told her it was nothing to worry about but she was in a life threatening situation. 


   
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@keyonnastarksiectskin-com I agree it is important to have multiple opinions when you know something just isn't right.


   
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This is crazy yet so scary! If you believe something looks suspicious you should always trust your gut and get a second opinion. Even though estheticians cannot diagnose a problem it is so important to be aware of what you are looking at and what it could possibly be 


   
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@cameranriddleiectskin-com I agree. Getting a second and third opinion is so important because if whatever it is is serious, doing treatment earlier than later will help tremendously


   
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@deborahwatersiectskin-com Skin should definitely be checked regularly. To a person that does not know anything about skin, you never know if something is wrong or not.


   
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this goes to show the significance in what we are learning & what it can do for a client in need, it's crazy that an esthetician diagnosed skin cancer before a doctor.. 


   
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@madisonmauldiniectskin-com yes I couldn't agree more! always go with your gut instinct if something does not feel or look right.


   
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I think this is so interesting because it shows the importance of what we study and the extense of the things we study. It is very important to get many professional opinions before forgetting about it. 


   
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@madisonmauldiniectskin-com I agree, many people go out in the sun without protection and end up witha  spot they havent seen before or a mole that became darker and even if it isnt anything it should be checked just in case.


   
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This really shows the importance of what we learn. It is amazing that her esthetician was able to spot that out before a doctor was even able to. Even though we can't diagnose or treat the problem it's nice that we can make someone aware of the problem and recommend that they get it checked out.


   
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@madisonmauldiniectskin-com I agree it is very important to understand the information you are learning and point out certain things such as different types of skin cancer.


   
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@camiryndavisiectskin-com I agree we may not have a medical degree but working with the skin is very important and we learn a lot that goes hand to hand with a medical degree as you said.


   
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I'd like to spend more time on my own outside of class as well learning what each skin cancer can look like and keep that in my mind when with clients just for this reason. We aren't just here to make money and get as many clients as possible- we're taking care of skin and to really know what to be cautious of can literally save a clients life. Good job for that esthetician telling this client to go get another opinion! 


   
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As someone that goes to the dermatologist every 6 months, I see the importance of those regular visits.  If I had a client with a suspicious spot, I would definitely be glad to send them in the right direction!  These spots can come up quickly and it is very important to have them checked.  I know many people that have never had a check.  You don't have to have a suspicious spot to go get a check.  I would actually go ahead and make an appointment because it could take months to get in if you are a new patient.  


   
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