I won't post pictures unless requested.. lol... Squamous cell on crown of my scalp.. old silver dollar size almost down to my skull to get clear margins... refer to it as my facelift... just get checked
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SQUAMOUS UPDATE & PHOTO
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A bit of a follow-up on my previous post. All of my skin cancers were diagnosed and treated following systemic chemotherapy for Lymphoma. My Dermatologist said they often see a "bloom" of skin cancers after systemic chemotherapy. Something to consider if you received systemic chemo.
OP
OK now I have 2 procedures scheduled. On the 31st the PA at the VAMC
will take off the smaller one on my wrist. Then on Feb. 3rd a MOHs surgeon
will take the larger one on my neck, just behind my jaw.
They have in-house lab, so they can be sure they get it all before I
get up and out.
will take off the smaller one on my wrist. Then on Feb. 3rd a MOHs surgeon
will take the larger one on my neck, just behind my jaw.
They have in-house lab, so they can be sure they get it all before I
get up and out.
Phil, best wishes for a favorable outcome.
Although I have never been a sun worshiper, I have spent my entire life in the Sun Belt, with skin that belongs north of the Arctic Circle, deep in a mine. As a result of all of the ambient sunlight exposure, I have earned three squamous cell MOHS surgeries, a dozen basal cell surgeries, and at least 300 pre-cancerous lesions removed by freezing or scalpel. I've been going to a dermatologist twice a year for over 40 years. That's how I've racked up such a big score, but it's prevented a whole lot of worse things from happening. I can only echo what others have said above, and strongly recommend getting at least an annual skin check.
Although I have never been a sun worshiper, I have spent my entire life in the Sun Belt, with skin that belongs north of the Arctic Circle, deep in a mine. As a result of all of the ambient sunlight exposure, I have earned three squamous cell MOHS surgeries, a dozen basal cell surgeries, and at least 300 pre-cancerous lesions removed by freezing or scalpel. I've been going to a dermatologist twice a year for over 40 years. That's how I've racked up such a big score, but it's prevented a whole lot of worse things from happening. I can only echo what others have said above, and strongly recommend getting at least an annual skin check.
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Sorry to hear about the skin issues.
I enjoy spending lotsa time in the sun and I just hope that my dark skin makes a difference.
I enjoy spending lotsa time in the sun and I just hope that my dark skin makes a difference.
I had a squamous growth removed above 10 years ago. It was on an eyelid. Did not get all of it the first time. The first procedure was not to bad, the next one 4 days later was not fun.
I will say a prayer for good results and rapid healing.
Butch
I will say a prayer for good results and rapid healing.
Butch
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SQUAMOUS CEL CARCINOMA
When I first saw the title with a quick glance, I was sure this was going to be about some delicious, exotic Mexican dish.......
Maybe I was just hungry and still mourning the selling of (with BIG menu changes) the best Mexican restaurant that had ever been in this area.
When I first saw the title with a quick glance, I was sure this was going to be about some delicious, exotic Mexican dish.......
Maybe I was just hungry and still mourning the selling of (with BIG menu changes) the best Mexican restaurant that had ever been in this area.
I've had 2 Squamish Cell Carcinoma removed, 1 basil cell and multiple advanced stage IV metastatic melanoma tumors removed and killed by my own immune system.
For anything on your skin I would strongly recommend a dermatologist over your primary care provider.
For anything on your skin I would strongly recommend a dermatologist over your primary care provider.
OP
handejector - If I had a choice I would rather it was/is a delicious, exotic
Mexican dish.
Mexican dish.
OP
Got a letter from the Mohs Micrographic Surgery Center where I have my
Feb 3rd appointment. They wanted all the usual forms filled out, lifetime
medical history, Rxs, etc. etc. They explained that the surgeon takes off
one layer at a time. Then it takes the in-house lab an hour or so to do the
test. If they didn't get it all, they take another layer. They say the average
is three layers. So, they recommend that I have a driver, and
bring my lunch and snacks, because I might be there all day. There are
a lot of things I would rather be doing all day Feb 3rd, but I guess this is
the price we pay for hanging around so long.
Feb 3rd appointment. They wanted all the usual forms filled out, lifetime
medical history, Rxs, etc. etc. They explained that the surgeon takes off
one layer at a time. Then it takes the in-house lab an hour or so to do the
test. If they didn't get it all, they take another layer. They say the average
is three layers. So, they recommend that I have a driver, and
bring my lunch and snacks, because I might be there all day. There are
a lot of things I would rather be doing all day Feb 3rd, but I guess this is
the price we pay for hanging around so long.
I've had this surgery a couple of times and the recovery time is pretty quick. Very little pain and minimal scaring.
RobertK3026
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I got diagnosed in 2018 with Multiple Meyloma cancer.
I have to take a chemo pill for the rest of my life for maintenance.
One of the long term side effects is getting a secondary cancer.
Lately I have had to have two moles removed that were cancerous, hopefully this will not become a regular thing.
I had a gene test for cancer markers, found none.
I guess it's luck of the draw.
I have to take a chemo pill for the rest of my life for maintenance.
One of the long term side effects is getting a secondary cancer.
Lately I have had to have two moles removed that were cancerous, hopefully this will not become a regular thing.
I had a gene test for cancer markers, found none.
I guess it's luck of the draw.
OP
Update: The PM at the VA took the one on my wrist out as scheduled on
the 31st. The MOHS physician took the one on my neck out on Feb. 3rd.
Everything went well with both. I showed up for the MOHS at 8AM and
was out by 11AM. The surgeon cut on me 4 times with trips to the lab
in between. Apparently it had grown out but not deep was the reason
he had to keep taking a little bit more. I still have the bandage on, but
the surgeon told me the hole was about the size of a small orange. He
told me I had to make up a good story about where the scar came from,
because removing a cancer is just too boring. I told him, I would tell that
I got the scar in a knife fight.
the 31st. The MOHS physician took the one on my neck out on Feb. 3rd.
Everything went well with both. I showed up for the MOHS at 8AM and
was out by 11AM. The surgeon cut on me 4 times with trips to the lab
in between. Apparently it had grown out but not deep was the reason
he had to keep taking a little bit more. I still have the bandage on, but
the surgeon told me the hole was about the size of a small orange. He
told me I had to make up a good story about where the scar came from,
because removing a cancer is just too boring. I told him, I would tell that
I got the scar in a knife fight.
Glad to hear of your favorable outcome. Good on ya!
Ole Joe Clark
Absent Comrade
My MBH just had this procedure in 2 different locations. She is recovering well, thank God.
Have a blessed day,
Leon
Have a blessed day,
Leon
OP
AFTER photo up in my #1 post.
It's not just the stuff that won't heal you need to be concerned about. Last month I had two melanomas removed. They believe they got it all. My advice that I won't charge a penny for but will have good value for somebody - anything that you are not certain is only a freckle, get it looked at.
len917
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Had a SC on my head a couple of years ago from a wound that didn't heal. Surgeon removed it MOHS took a while for lab reports so I was comfortable in the chair. Plenty of stitches-used a scar-be-gone ointment.
People asked "what happened" and I told them "you should see what the beer bottle looks like"
Still don't wear a hat unless I'm on my tractor of if it's cold.
I know-I'm looking for trouble but it's a slow process to change for me.
People asked "what happened" and I told them "you should see what the beer bottle looks like"
Still don't wear a hat unless I'm on my tractor of if it's cold.
I know-I'm looking for trouble but it's a slow process to change for me.
