SQUAMOUS UPDATE & PHOTO

[crazyphil]

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.

 

[Old cop]

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.

I've had this surgery a couple of times and the recovery time is pretty quick. Very little pain and minimal scaring.

 

[RobertK3026]

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.

 

[crazyphil]

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.

 

[swsig]

Glad to hear of your favorable outcome. Good on ya!

 

[Ole Joe Clark]

My MBH just had this procedure in 2 different locations. She is recovering well, thank God.

Have a blessed day,

Leon

 

[crazyphil]

AFTER photo up in my #1 post.

 

[vt_shooter]

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.

 

[ZGrand]

Yikes. Heal quickly.

I think you should tell people you are the only known person who has successfully survived a vampire attack.

 

[len917]

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.

 

[rubiranch]

I deleted my comment because too many members complained about it.