April Tellez said working as a medical assistant at a gastroenterology clinic has been a rewarding experience. Tellez said she has enjoyed being a part of the community, but she did not think she would soon be diagnosed with cancer.

May marks Skin Cancer Awareness Month. Local doctors give advice to protect yourself against the disease.

Skin cancer can show in very different forms and it's best to go to a dermatologist once a year to get checked.