Went in for a physical a couple weeks ago. In addition to the normal "need to lose weight and control cholesterol better" stuff, a mole on my back was proclaimed "too dark" and a dermatology appointment was set up. So last Saturday I go in with the wife, they give me a quick look over, then scrap (that's right SCRAP) the mole off and send it in for testing saying it will be 7-14 days. 4 days later I get a call from Dr. Sang, he said he saw enough under the microscope to justify going ahead like I had melanoma (It sounds like it was caught as early as they could catch it this close to Stage 1.) He told me not to panic, not to look stuff up online cause it would only freak me out, that this isn't Izzy on Grey's Anatomy. This Wednesday I'm getting an all over extra throe body exam (including the naughty bits) followed on Thursday by removal of a 5mm area around the original spot that also goes down through all the layers of skin. This hunk will be looked at and tested. I've already had my mouth given an all clear as far as this stuff goes and my eyes are getting checked soon as well. I guess there are types of blemishes that can show up in both spots.
Tia was not a happy Panda about all this. Her being exhausted from work didn't help. I'm nervous more then worried. I actually have a positive outlook on this which is a first for me. It's going to be alright. I've never thought that about anything before; a glass half empty type. Only time will tell if I'm right or in denial. Based on Sang's reaction I think I'm right. If it was serious, I'd have been in the hospital that day if not the next; the hunk already removed and my body being kemo'd. The fact they said this week would be OK. for procedures and exams gets me upbeat.
That being said, I'll still be at Beyond ThunderCageDome Death Match at Bryant Lake Bowl this Friday at 10pm. $12.00
(I love shameless self promotion. :-)
Stay frosty,
-John
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