CHARLOTTE, N.C. — 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Canales said that two months ago a routine skin cancer screening performed by the team identified some areas of concern on his nose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“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.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Basal cells are the small cells in the outer layer of skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“You can imagine a Southern California kid playing outdoor sports and then getting into coaching, right?” Canales said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Reigning NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year\u00a0Tetairoa McMillan\u00a0participated in individual drills at minicamp after sitting out organized team activities last month with a minor foot injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Canales said the team is trying to work McMillan back in slowly, but feels he is recovering well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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