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Good luck with it Richard.
Two different kinds of C for me, but not the melanoma.
Dermatologist and I are always looking for it.
The desert is a true treasure for him who seeks refuge from men and the evil of men.
In it is contentment
In it is death and all you seek
(Quoted from "The Bleeding of the Stone" Ibrahim Al-Koni)
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It'll be fairly serious surgery, I'll be under, and he said he'll move some tissue out of the way.
Thanks again all. Put you under? Do what???? For that?? Something aint making sense. Sound deeper than Stage Zero. Neither mind, I yield to superior intelligence of the campfire. General anesthesia for a surface excision? ummmm Ok Good luck and good health to you
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No one should be scraping a melanoma in situ.
If they tell you that's the plan, walk out the door and go somewhere else. Tell us why please. Margins are hard to delineate on exam. You may have an invasive component nearby that needs to be evaluated. Additional therapy/surgery maybe warranted. On trunk, 1.0 cm margins are standard therapy, since delineation is hard. Excision should also extend to fat.
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Might be locations related?
Wouldn't want a fella to flinch and lose a huevo or a willie or something.
Close to an eye, the doctor could put an eye out with that scalpel thing!
The desert is a true treasure for him who seeks refuge from men and the evil of men.
In it is contentment
In it is death and all you seek
(Quoted from "The Bleeding of the Stone" Ibrahim Al-Koni)
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It'll be fairly serious surgery, I'll be under, and he said he'll move some tissue out of the way.
Thanks again all. Put you under? Do what???? For that?? Something aint making sense. Sound deeper than Stage Zero. Neither mind, I yield to superior intelligence of the campfire. General anesthesia for a surface excision? ummmm Ok Good luck and good health to you Sounds like plastic surgeon has a surgery center and is trying to rack up the bill.
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I had a melanoma, too. Back of my neck and caught it very early. Had it removed with the Mohs Procedure. Later came down with a carcinoma on my left ear. They carved that one out as well. Had six-month checkups for two years and am now on an annual "Full Monty" check done by a lovely young lady Doc.
If I understand it correctly, the Mohs Procedure removes tissue layer by layer until they think they're down to "clean wood". It's the mostest bestest way to get rid of the truly evil guy Mel O'Noma. His cousin Carson Noma isn't as deadly, but still nasty.
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Scraped my squamous cell carcinoma
Different manifestation
I say “scrape” but with mine they carved it off and below with a razor blade and torched the skin, then scraped the char off. Pretty sure Doc said probable carcinomas. She has froze or cut a half dozen off the backs of my hands in the last couple months. So far biopsies have come back "precancerous". Far too many years shoveling out corrugations, riding horses, and motorcycles, or driving tractor and never wearing a pair of gloves. Wabi, best wishes and speedy recovery.
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It's messing up my fishing trip. With the operation, and trip to Bostin, I'll be hard pressed to do it all.
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Prayers sent as you requested
I may not be smart but I can lift heavy objects
I have a shotgun so I have no need for a 30-06.....
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It'll be fairly serious surgery, I'll be under, and he said he'll move some tissue out of the way.
Thanks again all. That's what should happen.
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Prayers sent as you requested And another, Wabi. It’s good that the doc caught that one. Keep us informed, please.
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Prayers from here, Richard.
My lesions have all been pre-cancerous, "The Warden" had a squamous cell removed from her face.
A little spot, the size of a pencil eraser - took ~ 1 1/2" incision to get it all.
Local anesthetic is all she got.
Didn't get it all the first time, and had to go back for seconds.
One office visit, though.
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Melanoma: bad news
ON SITU: GOOD NEWS!
Good luck, sir.
A good principle to guide me through life: “This is all I have come to expect, standard lackluster performance. Trust nothing, believe no one and realize it will only get worse…”
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Thanks all, odd it's behind my right ear, not that much sun has hot that spot. Get your SPF and a wide-brimmed hat. And your affairs in order. You’re a goner.
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If you take the time it takes, it takes less time.
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Prayers for your complete recovery Mr Wabi
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Piece of cake. Mine was behind my ear and small. Dermatologist cut it out in the office. Just had to wait until the biopsy confirmed they got it all. The final cut was about the size of a nickel. They stitched it up and the wife unit said I got a face lift on one side. 12 months ago and nothing found since. Prayers to you.
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Thanks again all, I'll not be that lucky, no food or drink after midnight, Surgery at 10:30 Tuesday morning, out like a light. Maybe I'll get caught up on my beauty sleep? 
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Thanks again all, I'll not be that lucky, no food or drink after midnight, Surgery at 10:30 Tuesday morning, out like a light.
Maybe I'll get caught up on my beauty sleep?
These premises insured by a Sheltie in Training ,--- and Cooey.o
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