More bad news for me.... bummer

[supv26]

Well, I had to go see my dermatologist the other day and he wanted to remove a spot from the side of my face in the temple area. Yesterday I got the results back from the spot removed and it is Squamous cell cancer. Basically, it's what they call sun spots but since I have already had a melanoma removed from my back this could be serious for me.

The Dr has not called back to tell me what they are going to do but the nurse did say they were needing to do a "follow up" which she did not know what it was going to be. Oh well, I'll just have to wait for them to call me.

What's next???

[cindylee]

Hello...do you sometimes feel as if you've seen way too many docs and hospitals? Me too!! It seems like you just get through one thing and dang, there's another behind it. But you know what, after going through this spinal cord tumor, all the other things seem a litlle bit smaller. I said a little bit. I know things still throw me at times. But look at the big picture...we have a whole different perspective on living that a lot of other folks don't. We enjoy life more, I think because we know what it's like to come close to being incapacitated and losing it all. So for now, cry, swear, moan and groan. Then grit your teeth and push on. You'll get through this. Come to the board to vent when you need to and remember there is always someone hear to listen and care. I send you a hug...Cindy

[Linda51]

Hi Supv26,

I wish I knew the right words to say but I don't. As Cindy said and she does know what she talking about with her going through breast cancer after her tumor experience you already been through one rough road and you been able to make it through that so you can go through anything else that might come your way. You are a fighter and you are strong so you will get through this one day at a time. Hopefully, it not as bad as it sounds but I know it easier for someone to say that when they aren't going through it. Hang in there and keep your chin up! Keep us posted when your able to do so. Thoughts and prayers to you and Cindy.

~Linda

[supv26]

We need a smiley with one drumming his fingers on the desk top!

Anyway, the Dr has not called yet. If I have not received any information by noon tomorrow I am going to the Dr.s office in person and ask. Maybe I will get some info then........

[supv26]

OK, I had to call the Dr back again today. I was a bit disgusted with that too, they should have had the courtesy to call me back.

Anyway, I called and was told by the nurse that the Dr had reviewed my case and said that he feels he had removed enough of the cancer for now. He wants me to come back in May for a check up and to see if it is still growing.

I know it is still there because it itches like crazy now. It itched before and while it was healing up but now is even worse. I awoke in the night last night scratching it and I thought I had scratched it so hard I had it bleeding but I hadn't.

I'll just have to wait and see.........

[marks]

You might ask about Aldara, an immunomodulator that is useful for facial superficial skin cancers

[8338]

Hi,
We're all here for you. Ugggggggggggh, these doctors seem so insensitive to think that we're content to just keep waiting. My son is studying to be a doctor and I can't stress enough to him to be sensitive to what the patient is having to deal with emotionaly. Maybe having his mom going through what I had to go through will help :-)
Anyway, keep us posted and remember that we're all here for you. {{{{{{{{{cyberhug}}}}}}}}}
Barb