The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders’ director, Kelli Finglass, has received an outpouring of support and blessings as she continues to fight her challenging battle with skin cancer. Finglass was first diagnosed with cancer after a routine check-up, and since then, she has taken on a mantle to spread awareness about the disease. In this crusade, Kelli Finglass shared a reel on Instagram about the recent development in her medical procedure.

“As I continue my journey from discovery to treatment of my skin cancers, I wanted to share something important,” the caption for Finglass’ reel said. “During a routine skin check, Dr. Allison Singer identified a squamous cell carcinoma on my forehead. 🔎What was meant to be a simple visit turned into something much more complex, but I’m so grateful the skin cancer was found early.”

In the video, Finglass revealed that doctors had checked five different spots on her body, four came back clear, while the one on her forehead was confirmed as squamous cell carcinoma. “I got some good news and some bad news,” she explained, pointing to the spot and adding, “The left forehead, that’s the one that sucks. This little guy right here.”
She then walked viewers through what the diagnosis meant and how doctors planned to remove it.

Finglass then shared about her Mohs surgery, a procedure to treat both common and rare types of skin cancer. Following each tissue excision during the operation, the excised tissue undergoes examination for the presence of cancer-causing cells. She signed off the reel by telling the viewers to stick to the basics to avoid such complications in the future.

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“Do your skin checks, wear your sunscreen, and wear your hats,” Kelli Finglass said in her reel.

Finglass also shared that this was not her first experience with skin cancer, revealing she has previously had three squamous cell carcinomas removed, one on her arm and two on her calf, but expressed gratitude that doctors once again caught the disease early.

She specifically praised her dermatologist, Dr. Allison Singer, for proactive screening and thorough care, echoing Singer’s message that early detection makes all the difference and urging followers not to put off routine skin checks.

Throughout it all, Finglass’ resilience comes as no surprise to those familiar with her journey with the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders. She has been an integral part of the DCC’s success, first as a cheerleader in 1984, performing for five seasons before transitioning into a leadership role. Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones promoted her as assistant director in 1989. Cut to 1991, and she became the director.

As Finglass shared her recent post about undergoing Mohs surgery to treat her skin cancer, the comment section quickly filled with messages from women whose own journeys through the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders have unfolded under her leadership.

Cowboys cheerleaders pour in love and support for Kelli Finglass

Current squad member Charly Barby, who has been closely mentored by Finglass throughout the audition and training camp process and featured under her guidance on Netflix’s America’s Sweethearts, was among the first to respond. “Praying for your recovery!!❤️” she wrote.

That support was echoed by Brooklyn Davis, who trains under Finglass as part of the current roster and commented, “Praying for healing 🙏🏻♥️,” while rookie cheerleader Faith Ward — one of the organization’s newest international members — added, “Sending so much love, Kelli ❤️🙏🏼.”

The messages weren’t limited to the present squad. Former DCC member Miranda Buechel, who cheered during Finglass’ long tenure as director, also reached out with words of encouragement, writing, “Hoping for the speediest recovery! So happy they found it and were able to remove it ❤️🙏.”

Another current rookie, Morgan Perschy, who recently earned her spot through the same rigorous audition process Finglass oversees, shared her own message of support: “Praying for a speedy recovery❤️ Sending so much love!”

The outpouring of support and well-wishes speaks volumes about the impact Kelli Finglass has had on the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders throughout her career.