Cancer Support

Solly Mack

(90,769 posts) Wed Apr 20, 2016, 09:01 PM Apr 2016

Well, (insert bad word of choice here)

I had to have a spot removed from the right side of my face on Monday. I'll get the biopsy results next week. The same side of my face as the radiation and previous tumor.

The doctor says it is an actinic keratoses (most likely) - refuses to say definitively until the results - and that it was most likely caught in time. (again, nothing definitive until the results are in)

My radiation didn't cause it but I now have a new scar to add to the other scars on the right side of my face.

The spot presented itself recently and I got it removed as soon as I could. I know that only a small percentage of these spots become cancer, but once you've had the Big C, you don't want to take any chances.

I use sunscreen and wear hats, but - oh well.

Otherwise, I'm doing fine.

Just needed to vent.

Thanks!

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Well, (insert bad word of choice here) (Original Post) Solly Mack Apr 2016 OP

Vent all you want, my dear Solly Mack! CaliforniaPeggy Apr 2016 #1

Thank you, Peggy. Solly Mack Apr 2016 #2

Everyone who meets here needs to vent. I vent, too. marble falls Apr 2016 #3

Thanks, marble falls. Solly Mack Apr 2016 #5

Vent your heart out! Staph Apr 2016 #4

Thank you, Staph! Solly Mack Apr 2016 #6

It's always fun to have the derm scoop out some flesh. alfredo Apr 2016 #7

I didn't like the sound of it at all. Solly Mack Apr 2016 #8

I have my good days, and my bad. alfredo Apr 2016 #9

Please post when you hear results. Venting is good. sinkingfeeling Apr 2016 #10

I will. Thanks, sinkingfeeling. I felt better once I got it out of my system. Solly Mack Apr 2016 #11

Sorry! Ms. Toad Apr 2016 #12

I was fortunate. My doctor saw it and made my procedure appointment then and there. Solly Mack Apr 2016 #13

CaliforniaPeggy

(149,627 posts)

1. Vent all you want, my dear Solly Mack!

Reply to Solly Mack (Original post)

Wed Apr 20, 2016, 09:04 PM

Apr 2016

Hope the news is all good!

Solly Mack

(90,769 posts)

2. Thank you, Peggy.

Reply to CaliforniaPeggy (Reply #1)

Wed Apr 20, 2016, 09:11 PM

Apr 2016

Sometimes you just hafta vent.

marble falls

(57,097 posts)

3. Everyone who meets here needs to vent. I vent, too.

Reply to Solly Mack (Original post)

Wed Apr 20, 2016, 09:22 PM

Apr 2016

Solly Mack

(90,769 posts)

5. Thanks, marble falls.

Reply to marble falls (Reply #3)

Wed Apr 20, 2016, 09:35 PM

Apr 2016

It helps.

Staph

(6,251 posts)

4. Vent your heart out!

Reply to Solly Mack (Original post)

Wed Apr 20, 2016, 09:33 PM

Apr 2016

I personally know how cancer changes your point of view. The least little twinge, tickle, spot or ache is an adrenaline rush - "What's wrong now? Is it back? Is it something new and evil and painful and life-threatening?".

It does get better. The fear doesn't completely go away, but after a while, your heart rate doesn't spike quite so much!

Solly Mack

(90,769 posts)

6. Thank you, Staph!

Reply to Staph (Reply #4)

Wed Apr 20, 2016, 09:39 PM

Apr 2016

I think I've been more ticked than anything. The concern, the wait - the not wanting to do that again.

alfredo

(60,074 posts)

7. It's always fun to have the derm scoop out some flesh.

Reply to Solly Mack (Original post)

Wed Apr 20, 2016, 10:05 PM

Apr 2016

Glad you got it removed quickly.

Solly Mack

(90,769 posts)

8. I didn't like the sound of it at all.

Reply to alfredo (Reply #7)

Wed Apr 20, 2016, 10:30 PM

Apr 2016

I could feel the tugging and other motions, which I also didn't like.

But the doctor was super quick and it was over with in minutes. I currently have a "Hello Kitty" band-aid on my temple.

How are you feeling?

alfredo

(60,074 posts)

9. I have my good days, and my bad.

Reply to Solly Mack (Reply #8)

Wed Apr 20, 2016, 10:37 PM

Apr 2016

The routines keep me sane.

sinkingfeeling

(51,457 posts)

10. Please post when you hear results. Venting is good.

Reply to Solly Mack (Original post)

Thu Apr 21, 2016, 05:30 PM

Apr 2016

Solly Mack

(90,769 posts)

11. I will. Thanks, sinkingfeeling. I felt better once I got it out of my system.

Reply to sinkingfeeling (Reply #10)

Thu Apr 21, 2016, 05:42 PM

Apr 2016

Feels smaller now, so to speak.

Ms. Toad

(34,074 posts)

12. Sorry!

Reply to Solly Mack (Original post)

Thu Apr 21, 2016, 06:54 PM

Apr 2016

I've got a spot on my back that I'm afraid is the same thing - I really need to get it looked at, but I get tired of fighting with the dermatologists who think I'm an hysterical flake.

Glad you got it taken care of & crossing my fingers for good results.

Solly Mack

(90,769 posts)

13. I was fortunate. My doctor saw it and made my procedure appointment then and there.

Reply to Ms. Toad (Reply #12)

Thu Apr 21, 2016, 08:24 PM

Apr 2016

But then I probably looked a little scared when I pointed it out.

Thanks, Ms. Toad. Get your spot checked!

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