They are running tests, so now I wait.
By makingpots
@makingpots (11915)
United States
May 6, 2008 8:55pm CST
This is an update on my doctors appointment. Thank you to those of you who sent me encouragement about it. The doctor shaved off the 'thing' and they are running a biopsy on it. She really made lite of it but suggested that she will likely see me again concerning it and that she would refer me for minor surgery. If it turns out to be a basal cell carsinoma they will want to go in and remove more of it than she did today. But for right now, I wait.
I am feeling a lot better about it than I was yesterday when I didn't know anything at all. Thanks again, everyone.
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@katsmeow1213 (28716)
• United States
7 May 08
Waiting is pretty hard. Did the doctor say what she thought it could have been? Does she think it's anything to be concerned about?
I know they don't usually say because they don't want you to freak out or get false hopes.
Well good luck and I hope it works out okay.
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@makingpots (11915)
• United States
7 May 08
Thanks, katsmeow. Yes, even if it turns out to be what she suggests it might be, it is the most curable of all skin cancers. I appreciate your response.
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@makingpots (11915)
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19 May 08
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@mentalmum (82)
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7 May 08
hey makingpots,
just wanted you to know i worked in the Dermatology department of our local hospital for a few years, and what you are describing sounds really treatable.. i hope your results are ok, and try not to worry too much. It must of course be frightening for you, of course it would be - but keep your chin up and good luck xx
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@maddysmommy (16230)
• United States
7 May 08
I pray that the results turn out good for you making pots. Sorry I missed your last post. Have so many discussions to catch up on I am slightly behind. All the best.
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@makingpots (11915)
• United States
7 May 08
No worries, maddysmommy. Good luck getting caught up. Thanks for the response.
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@mummymo (23706)
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7 May 08
I am so glad that you are feeling more positive sweetheart! Of course I pray that it is not anything nasty but even if it is please let me reassure you - all of mine were removed under local anaesthetic and the scarring is minimal. Thank you for keeping us up to date and I am hoping to read soon that there is nothing nasty going on! xxx
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@GardenGerty (160708)
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7 May 08
The sooner you get questionable things taken care of the better off you are. The more effective any treatment you may need will be. I hope all goes well for you.
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@faith210 (11224)
• Philippines
7 May 08
Hi makingpots! You are in good hands dear friend. Medical science has improved so much in terms of treatment and medicine and your doctor will surely take care of you. And lastly, surely we, your friends here in mylot will be praying for your good health always. Just my thoughts dear friend. Take care and have a nice day!
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@mikeysmom (2088)
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7 May 08
i wish you luck and hope that you get very good news. try not to worry but hope for the best.
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