Sam Champion's Skin Cancer Procedure

Checking your skin means taking note of all the spots on your body, from moles to freckles to age spots. Click here for self-exam instructions.

ABC weatherman Sam Champion had skin cancer cells removed from his shoulder live on "Good Morning America", publicizing his own health issues to make viewers more aware of their own. A dermatologist also explains the stages of and treatments for skin cancer. Routine screenings for suspicious spots are key to prevention. The idea is to catch them early. Click below to watch the easy (and NOT gross) surgery.