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Unrepentant Dork Foregoing Vacation to Post  |
Mister Soak has had two bits removed. One Basal Cell and one of whatever the next on the level of severity is.
The basal cell was above his lip. He had it done at a hospital in Boston, and they had a plastic surgeon type do it. So the scar is pretty much hidden by his smile line. I'll ask him tonight how long the procedure took. Where are you getting it done, BL?
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What Life? |
This is a good reminder for me to schedule a check-up with my dermatologist. I had a basal cell carcinoma removed from my back about 8 years ago. I've worked a number of years in tropical countries and grew up on a farm so I've had a good deal of sun exposure over the years. I initially visited the dermatologist to investigate a growth that turned out to be benign, but an annual check-up later found the carcinoma that was removed.
I'm glad you're taking care of it. Best wishes for a quick and simple procedure. Big Al
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Professional Cynic Forum Frequenter  |
I have had Mohs surgery for a basal cell carcinoma and it came out very well, much better than a non-Mohs removal I had some time ago. The whole idea of Mohs is to remove as little as possible while still getting the whole cancer. This is much better than taking out a really big chunk to make sure you got it all. The downside is waiting while lab work confirms the removal, possibly several times. There's no reason to be particularly afraid of of basal cell carcinomas, they are very slow growing and don't metastize. Also, getting a basal cell carcinoma doesn't seem to make you more (or less) at risk for melanoma, the dangerous kind of skin cancer. Hats and staying in the shade are always good ideas. There is quite a lot of controversy about the use of sunscreens and some researchers feel that sunscreen may increase the occurance of melanoma (the bad one) while decreasing basal cell carcinomas. |
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Gadfly |
Will I be "with it" enough to bring a book or, more importantly, my knitting? They did advice bringing something to eat as it might be a while....
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Beatification Candidate |
I hadn't heard this. Do you have any citations? |
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Gadfly |
Quirt I have heard this too....but don't have it at my finger tips...
I can only think that my very Irish heritage has something to do with this...As a teen I tried, really I did, to get a tan..but gave up early on. My saying in HS was that I wanted to bring pale back into fashion.  But this is a good reminder for my sister..who was a swimmer and a very brown lifeguard for several years and still spends much time on a beach or at the pool. Did I mention that I LOVE hats!? My gardening hats are sort of known around here (the one with the bug net had me called "The Black Widow" in the neighborhood!  )....I got this one when my old favorite died....I wear it all the time and in fact it is currently hanging off the back of my car seat so I can use it where ever I am...just goes to show....you just never know.  Oh, and Dol it is being done locally, Westford...In the last few years our local area medical services have become better and better...I used to go to Boston for everything, but now I find I get just as good, or better, care right here near home.
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Unrepentant Dork Foregoing Vacation to Post |
Soak lived in Boston when he had the first bit removed, so that's why his skin doc is there. And he was so incredibly ill when he was diagnosed with Lupus that they had about 6 different specialists trying to figure it out.
I think he'd prefer to have someone more local so it didn't involve driving into the city every time he has to get bloodwork done.
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Gadfly |
Dol, he should ask around in Concord/Emerson Hosp. area....Things have changed alot here in the last 10 years or so....The practice that did my rotator cuff surgery is nearly famous...I can't tell you how many people I have run into in the waiting room...and just this week I find my office mate is to have the same procedure with the same doc!
When we first moved here I looked for a female ob/gyn....There were NONE. I had to travel and still use the same practice but it meant that my two youngest kids were born at a hospital nearly 45 minutes away! Things are much better here now.
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Beatification Candidate |
Don't worry. If it makes you snarl, you can add that to your John McCain look!
 Just kidding! Just kidding. I'll be thinking of you, BeeLady.  |
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Unrepentant Dork Foregoing Vacation to Post |
(Sorry for the hijack, all!)
I think for the skin cancer stuff it would be okeedokee. But his Lupus doc is one of the best in the world. Considering how severe his flare up was last time and the fact that his case is a bit abnormal, even for the lupus world (no tell-tale butterfly rash and really no symptoms at all until his kidneys and liver had more or less shut down). The lupus doc basically overheard some of the other specialists discussing his case and demanded to see him. I want him to have the guy who we already know gets his situation.
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Gadfly |
Daniel...I have been saying that I feel like John McCain looks...Both facially and in the shoulders!....I have never had so much love for PT and Yoga!!! My big goal was to put my hand in my back jeans pocket!! Whoo hooo!  I bet McCain can't do that!!Dol, sounds like Mr. Soak has the best...I do love living where the best med brains are concentrated...Boston rocks!
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(self-titled) semi-posting lurker Gadfly  |
Beelady, I'm sorry to hear you have to deal with this! Hope everything goes well, I"m sure it will!
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Semi-Regular |
I am sorry that you have this, but it sounds like the procedure is a very effective one. My Ex husband had it done on his eyelid and nose. You can't even tell at all.
Hope your results are just as good. eileen |
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Professional Cynic Forum Frequenter |
As I said it's controversial but here's a quote from the University of Maryland Medical Center
What I come away with is that it is better to avoid sun exposure (hats, staying in shade, etc.) than relying on sunscreen. |
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Huh? Beatification Candidate  |
Sorry to hear you have to go through the procedure. Will be thinking of you.
How's your arm?
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