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[nmedge]

Going to dermatologist tomorrow to have 2 areas on my arm removed. I did have biopsies taken a couple of weeks ago and both came back positive for cancer. Not looking forward to it but it needs to be done. She is also going to give me a look over to see if she needs to set up more time to do other procedures. Getting old is not fun!

 

[TEXASforLIFE]

At least you know and have a chance of taking care of it. Hope all is good!

 

[SaltyMonkey]

Godspeed and wishing you well. I have had several non cancerous spots removed the past few years. My father and grandfather both had melanoma. One of the perks of farmlife.

 

[Annihilator]

Going to dermatologist tomorrow to have 2 areas on my arm removed. I did have biopsies taken a couple of weeks ago and both came back positive for cancer. Not looking forward to it but it needs to be done. She is also going to give me a look over to see if she needs to set up more time to do other procedures. Getting old is not fun!

I had to have a small bump on my chin removed few years back, skin cancer, the one that’s not that serious, then a year of checkups……hope everything goes fine with you, yes, getting old isn’t fun, take care and don’t try to fret on it, all will be fine.

 

[BET7]

Good luck nmedge, I'm with ya on getting old sucks. I hope everything turns out well.

 

[Sld1959]

Going to dermatologist tomorrow to have 2 areas on my arm removed. I did have biopsies taken a couple of weeks ago and both came back positive for cancer. Not looking forward to it but it needs to be done. She is also going to give me a look over to see if she needs to set up more time to do other procedures. Getting old is not fun!

Praying for the best possible outcome for you. And yes getting older sucks...

 

[Onewolf426]

Going to dermatologist tomorrow to have 2 areas on my arm removed. I did have biopsies taken a couple of weeks ago and both came back positive for cancer. Not looking forward to it but it needs to be done. She is also going to give me a look over to see if she needs to set up more time to do other procedures. Getting old is not fun!

Hope everything goes well and you come out of this cancer free.

 

[Keystone19250]

Praying for the best outcome.

 

[nmedge]

All those great years in the Infantry and the 20 years on the flight line in the great outdoors. It was bound to happen.

 

[mikep]

Going to dermatologist tomorrow to have 2 areas on my arm removed. I did have biopsies taken a couple of weeks ago and both came back positive for cancer. Not looking forward to it but it needs to be done. She is also going to give me a look over to see if she needs to set up more time to do other procedures. Getting old is not fun!

Vigilance and knowing your body is the best first defense against things like this. Glad you got it early. Good luck tomorrow.

 

[Bassbob]

Getting old sucks but it beats the alternative.

As my father in law ( rest his soul) always said, "Getting old ain't for p*****s."

 

[Wirenut]

Prayers for a good outcome.

 

[wolfpack076]

PRAYERS being sent YOUR WAY...

 

[southtex]

Wishing the best of outcomes for you today.

 

[KillerFord1977]

Hope all goes well
Catch all those skin issues early
I’ve had too many removed myself

 

[Old_Me]

i had a relative that had skin cancer. he had to go a couple of times to get them removed. everything was great afterwards, as i'd expect them to be for you...good luck..!!

 

[nmedge]

Got the one on my arm and one on the hand removed and all stitched up. They found another one on my nose. They did take a biopsy but just looking at it she knows its cancer. For the nose she suggested radiation. Having it cut and removed would cause me to probably have to get reconstructive surgery so the radiation is less invasive. Only issue is 3 times a week for seven weeks for radiation but no more cutting. So in a couple of weeks I will start the radiation. This procedure is supposed to be 99% effective. Thanks for all the kind words, really appreciate it. John

 

[Bassbob]

Got the one on my arm and one on the hand removed and all stitched up. They found another one on my nose. They did take a biopsy but just looking at it she knows its cancer. For the nose she suggested radiation. Having it cut and removed would cause me to probably have to get reconstructive surgery so the radiation is less invasive. Only issue is 3 times a week for seven weeks for radiation but no more cutting. So in a couple of weeks I will start the radiation. This procedure is supposed to be 99% effective. Thanks for all the kind words, really appreciate it. John

Well it'll be a PITA for 7 weeks brother, but when you're done it will be worth it. Sending good juju your way.

 

[southtex]

Got the one on my arm and one on the hand removed and all stitched up. They found another one on my nose. They did take a biopsy but just looking at it she knows its cancer. For the nose she suggested radiation. Having it cut and removed would cause me to probably have to get reconstructive surgery so the radiation is less invasive. Only issue is 3 times a week for seven weeks for radiation but no more cutting. So in a couple of weeks I will start the radiation. This procedure is supposed to be 99% effective. Thanks for all the kind words, really appreciate it. John

Glad the surgeries were successful and you have a plan for the radiation treatments, Keep the faith as your trips to radiation start to add up because this hellish demon is beatable.

 

[dad]

Got the one on my arm and one on the hand removed and all stitched up. They found another one on my nose. They did take a biopsy but just looking at it she knows its cancer. For the nose she suggested radiation. Having it cut and removed would cause me to probably have to get reconstructive surgery so the radiation is less invasive. Only issue is 3 times a week for seven weeks for radiation but no more cutting. So in a couple of weeks I will start the radiation. This procedure is supposed to be 99% effective. Thanks for all the kind words, really appreciate it. John

Having don the chemo radiation thing for cancer at the base of my tongue the lasting side effects are terrible. If possible get a second opinion for treatment.