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The Sports Illustrated model also used her post as an opportunity to urge care and vigilance in skin protection.

\"The good news for you is that all of this can be avoided by being diligent with your sun protection!\" wrote Brinkley, adding \"I got serious a bit late so now for this ole mermaid/gardener, I'll be slathering on my SPF 30, reapplying as needed, wearing long sleeves and a wide brim hat. And doing regular total body check ups..that is a MUST !\"

Brinkley revealed she only became aware of her cancer when accompanying her daughter to a doctor's appointment and saw the doctor closely examining her daughter's skin. She asked the doctor to examine a \"tiny dot\" she said she felt as she applied foundation.

\"He took a look and knew immediately it needed a biopsy! He did it then and there!\" she said.

She concluded the post with a final message of guidance for those at risk of skin cancer.

\"So make your own good luck by making that check up appointment today. And slather up my friends!\" Brinkley said.

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