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Good morning, you have skin cancer
Posted on 9/19/22 at 11:24 am
Posted on 9/19/22 at 11:24 am
Just received a call back from the dermatologists from a biopsy I had done 3 weeks ago.
A dime sized spot on my arm is basal cell carcinoma and they scheduled surgery for next month to try to remove it.
I guess 50 years of being out on the water and in the sun is catching up with me.
Anyone have any positive feedback on this situation?
A dime sized spot on my arm is basal cell carcinoma and they scheduled surgery for next month to try to remove it.
I guess 50 years of being out on the water and in the sun is catching up with me.
Anyone have any positive feedback on this situation?
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Posted on 9/19/22 at 11:25 am to NatalbanyTigerFan
You will be fine. One of the most common types of cancer and it’s overwhelmingly successful once the docs have caught it.
Posted on 9/19/22 at 11:26 am to NatalbanyTigerFan
How long ago this dime sized spot show up?
Posted on 9/19/22 at 11:27 am to NatalbanyTigerFan
My father has had upwards of 10 surgeries. Most haven't been cancerous but a few have. They basically cut it out and check the margins/numbers after and make sure they have it all. He is mostly stricken to inside and no physical activity after the surgery.
It's a battle for him
It's a battle for him
Posted on 9/19/22 at 11:27 am to NatalbanyTigerFan
Better get your affairs in order
Posted on 9/19/22 at 11:27 am to NatalbanyTigerFan
I had MOHS surgery on my arm a little over a year ago. It's not that bad but the caring of the wound the first couple weeks or so is a bit of a pain. Tefla bandages and petroleum jelly, you'll get well acquainted with them
Posted on 9/19/22 at 11:29 am to SuperSaint
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How long ago this dime sized spot show up?
6-8 months ago, maybe longer. Not 100% sure
Just thought it was a scrape or something from working on various things.
Posted on 9/19/22 at 11:30 am to NatalbanyTigerFan
Ya mind posting a picture of it?
Posted on 9/19/22 at 11:32 am to NatalbanyTigerFan
Glad you caught it early. I've had muliple spots of malignant melanoma, the only bad thing about the surgery is the lidocain shots because they dont put you to sleep for the procedure.
One good rule of thumb among a few to spot skin cancer is, if its bigger than the size of a pencil eraser, go get it checked out now.
One good rule of thumb among a few to spot skin cancer is, if its bigger than the size of a pencil eraser, go get it checked out now.
Posted on 9/19/22 at 11:33 am to NatalbanyTigerFan
quote:
Anyone have any positive feedback on this situation?
Be glad it's not melanoma.
Posted on 9/19/22 at 11:33 am to NatalbanyTigerFan
Basel cell is no problem, melanoma is problem.
Posted on 9/19/22 at 11:34 am to NatalbanyTigerFan
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How long ago this dime sized spot show up?
6-8 months ago, maybe longer
Posted on 9/19/22 at 11:34 am to NatalbanyTigerFan
Removing the surface is easy.
Hopefully it has not spread to your lymph nodes. From there is can travel throughout the body.
Best of luck moving forward. Not a fun process.
Hopefully it has not spread to your lymph nodes. From there is can travel throughout the body.
Best of luck moving forward. Not a fun process.
Posted on 9/19/22 at 11:37 am to BRgetthenet
Posted on 9/19/22 at 11:39 am to NatalbanyTigerFan
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Anyone have any positive feedback on this situation?
It's not dick cancer
Posted on 9/19/22 at 11:39 am to NatalbanyTigerFan
That is dime sized?
Posted on 9/19/22 at 11:41 am to NatalbanyTigerFan
Mohs surgery is pretty straightforward. Done at the dermatologist office. They'll cut it out, put it under a microscope and let you know if they got it all. If not, they'll cut some more. When done, it's a few stitches at most
Glad you're on top of it. My mom ignored her signs and by the time it was diagnosed it was too late.
From here on out, SPF 50 is your friend. Neutrogena makes SPF 70 for the face. I recommend that as well.
Good luck.
Glad you're on top of it. My mom ignored her signs and by the time it was diagnosed it was too late.
From here on out, SPF 50 is your friend. Neutrogena makes SPF 70 for the face. I recommend that as well.
Good luck.
This post was edited on 9/19/22 at 11:44 am
Posted on 9/19/22 at 11:42 am to TigerFanatic99
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That is dime sized?
Yes, its obviously zoomed in and its on my upper arm close to my shoulder
Posted on 9/19/22 at 11:42 am to NatalbanyTigerFan
but its just a flesh wound.
seriously, they'll zap/carve it out. no worries.
seriously, they'll zap/carve it out. no worries.
Posted on 9/19/22 at 11:45 am to NatalbanyTigerFan
See if they can remove that old beaten down tattoo can be removed as well.
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