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In reply to the discussion: Aaaah SHIT! I just got my biopsy results. It's melanoma. [View all]Smarmie Doofus
(14,498 posts)81. I had an in situ melanoma about 10 year ago.
So I appreciate the seriousness. Early, of course, is good.
After you kick ass again keep up those three/four times a year mole checks ( Seems like a rip-off; he always biopsies things that turn out to be nothing, but wtf am I gonna do?)
Vibes.
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Kicking so more will see--hope everything goes well and this is behind you soon. nt
MADem
Feb 2013
#13
Sorry about that--hopefully they'll hack it out of you for good, and that will be that.
TwilightGardener
Feb 2013
#16
I second this. This is what my mom's oncologist told us when Mom had breast cancer.
pacalo
Feb 2013
#113
You sound like a fighter and you seem to have humor. Those are the most important
southernyankeebelle
Feb 2013
#23
That's the attitude...! 'Sorry you have to go through this, but kick that cancer "Candy Ass"
hlthe2b
Feb 2013
#24
Got a diagnosis 30 years ago...carcanoma insitu...the best diagnosis for cancer you can have..
angstlessk
Feb 2013
#33
So sorry. I've had the scare with my kidney. Had a benign cyst. For those of us who need to keep
Lint Head
Feb 2013
#44
I spent a lot of time in the sun when I was younger, so I have regular yearly skin checks.
11 Bravo
Feb 2013
#137
My Mrs had a mole removed 30 years ago and the tactless Intern Doc came in and....
yourout
Feb 2013
#64
Wishes to you for a completely successful triumph over C & a long healthy life with your family. nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Feb 2013
#75
If I wasn't tough as nails, I'd probably be in tears by now. Thanks to all. Now, my wife and I ...
11 Bravo
Feb 2013
#82
Even if it HAS spread, all is not lost. There have been some very real improvements
kestrel91316
Feb 2013
#96
Wishing you every success and joy your heart can hold. You can beat this. We're with you.
ancianita
Feb 2013
#106
You'll have a bigger gouge than you think but hey, you probably lost more in the war.
tavalon
Feb 2013
#122
Wishing you the best, with that attitude, cancer better watch the @$@# out!
usregimechange
Feb 2013
#156
Stretch those ass-kickin' muscles, 11B... and ask for any help or support you need.
TygrBright
Feb 2013
#158