Overview

• Preston discovered a basal cell carcinoma mole on her cheek while filming Elsbeth’s season 2 finale.
• Her costars Mary Louise Parker, Retta and Alyssa Milano arranged a Mohs surgery appointment within minutes of learning her diagnosis.
• The precise Mohs procedure removed thin layers of skin until only healthy tissue remained, leaving a healing scar.
• Instead of hiding the scar strip, Preston embellished her silicone healing strip with sparkling gems as a fashion statement.
• She shared her journey on Busy Philipps’ talk show to destigmatize skin cancer and spotlight the importance of early detection.