Wow - that SUX about not being able to get scans in NYS. Thankfully I have been and continue to get scans down here in Floriduh and have had a quarter sized chunk of skin (melanoma) removed from my shoulder about 18 months ago and a recent Mohs procedure for Basel cell on my honker.
So no - it ISN'T funny....not at all.
Sunscreen folks....it really does help, specially if you start young......ain't cool being dead.