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Brensdad
02-08-2008, 03:17 PM
My primary physician just called me about the mole I had removed. Basal cell carcinoma. No big deal, I'm sure. It's easily treated, but it's on my right temple, and I am worried about the amount of skin they're going to remove. I see a plastic surgeon on the 18th.
Anyone ever had this done?
OSUMom
02-08-2008, 03:46 PM
My dad and my grandfather had many basal cell carcinomas removed. Skin cancer runs in my family. If you were going to get skin cancer, this is the one you want - though obviously none really! Good a plastic surgeon is doing it - just because it's on the face they'll do the best job.
You should be fine, but sorry you have to deal with it at all. Keep going in and getting checked yearly by a dermatologist. :cwds:
TripleThreat
02-08-2008, 11:56 PM
sorry to hear but if going to have this is a good one to get keep close tabs on lvls keep high to minimum it better for treatments and recovery hope all goes well keep you and your angel in prayers this weekend especially with her new treatment
best of luck hope it works
michelle
KeltonsMom
02-09-2008, 12:08 PM
I agree with the other's since you are seeing a plastic surgeon you should be fine..You would never know it if you saw me but I used to have a large scar from my temple down to my jaw, caused by a run away horse running me into a tree branch..All that is left is a itty bitty 3cm scar that no one can see unless I point it out and they have to get a magnifying glass to see it.
bz'smom
02-16-2008, 11:09 AM
My primary physician just called me about the mole I had removed. Basal cell carcinoma. No big deal, I'm sure. It's easily treated, but it's on my right temple, and I am worried about the amount of skin they're going to remove. I see a plastic surgeon on the 18th.
Anyone ever had this done?
I had a basal cell carcinoma removed in March by a General surgeon in his office. I came out with what my DH called a 'bullet hole' on my back :rolleyes:, and it healed nicely...can't even see where it was. So, I'm sure if you are going to a plastic surgeon, it will turn out wonderfully. He said to make sure and let you eye doctor know about it, too. Good luck & keep us posted!
Brensdad
02-25-2008, 08:07 PM
Got the thing cut out last week, and the stitches out today. All's well!
volund
02-25-2008, 08:19 PM
good to hear it, glad it went well for you
TripleThreat
03-08-2008, 11:47 AM
glad to hear thanks for the update i kept you and your family in prayers i hope emma is doing better on her new treatment regimen will continue to think about her i hope it was ok but i put a picture of her on our fridge we call it our prayer fridge all people we know and care and prayer for
Brensdad
03-08-2008, 02:07 PM
glad to hear thanks for the update i kept you and your family in prayers i hope emma is doing better on her new treatment regimen will continue to think about her i hope it was ok but i put a picture of her on our fridge we call it our prayer fridge all people we know and care and prayer for
That's very sweet, and I appreciate it very much.
Sorry, was in my own world & didnt realize. I'm glad everything is going well and that you're feeling better!:):cwds::)
Brensdad
03-08-2008, 10:23 PM
The stupid incision opened up a few days after the stitches were removed though. So I'm still wearing a bandage over it.
Heather(CA)
03-11-2008, 07:45 PM
My primary physician just called me about the mole I had removed. Basal cell carcinoma. No big deal, I'm sure. It's easily treated, but it's on my right temple, and I am worried about the amount of skin they're going to remove. I see a plastic surgeon on the 18th.
Anyone ever had this done?
Sorry to hear about your dx'd, I don't know anything about it. But I do know a little about scaring. Make sure after the surgery, you keep the sun off of the area. Wear a hat when outside at first, then put sunscreen with vitamin E in it on it EVERY day. (Nutragena has a good one that doesn't smell) This will help it not to scar. My oldest got cracked in the head by a glof club when he was 6, right between the eyes:eek: You can't see it unless your REALLY looking. I hope this helps:D
shirley83006
03-12-2008, 04:55 PM
my mother was just checked out by a dermo. and she had a spot removed on her leg and on her nose. oth came with results of cancer. and she is going to get it removed. i sure hope that it is going to be ok. on her nose. she is very nervous. so i am setting up an appointment for myself and my DH. well so glad to hear that it went well for you. and wish you speedy recovery.
Brensdad
03-12-2008, 08:04 PM
Sorry to hear about your dx'd, I don't know anything about it. But I do know a little about scaring. Make sure after the surgery, you keep the sun off of the area. Wear a hat when outside at first, then put sunscreen with vitamin E in it on it EVERY day. (Nutragena has a good one that doesn't smell) This will help it not to scar. My oldest got cracked in the head by a glof club when he was 6, right between the eyes:eek: You can't see it unless your REALLY looking. I hope this helps:D
Thanks for the reassurance. Unfortunately this one appears to be leaving quite a scar. I guess it's because it split open?
Heather(CA)
03-13-2008, 02:18 AM
Thanks for the reassurance. Unfortunately this one appears to be leaving quite a scar. I guess it's because it split open?
Sorry it split open:(, you need to keep the sun off for like six months, I hope it helps...Can the Doc fix it?