i noticed a new spot 4 weeks ago, it was black and small and not a real shape at all
silly me went at looked at it with the dermascope ( skin looker magnifyer thingo )
and it was really irregular in shape and colour had no defined edge and was growing quick
so today i go to the doctors (first day off in 3 weeks) and he takes one look and gets that worried im sorry look.
I said it looks like a melanoma doesn't it.
he said yeh sorry, we will take it out with a biopsy and get it tested.
so an 8mm hole later 2 stitches and lots of tension and pain later.
now for the 4 day wait for results.
he is about 80% sure it will come back positive for melanoma, which means due to position, inner side of my lower leg I will prob have to have an op and skin grafts.
fingers crossed its not one..
im praying so hard..
just needed to get it out, as don't want to freak my mum out and hubby is at work like usual these days thanx to bad weather
Oh sweety Take it easy hey? Get lots of rest, I hope someone's there to look after you. I have moles and freckles, I get them looked at every year with the magnifying thingy and every time I'm terrified they'll find a bad one. I truly hope it turns out to be nothing, or that it's quick and simple for you
i only do because there is family history of melanoma.
and i have seen what it can do if you don't.
i have 12 monthly skin checks thanks to being fair skinned and freckled.
but it hurts like all hell now the local has worn off lol...
and to think i tell people every day to not worry the pain wont be to bad.. ooops.
hoping it comes back clear for you and if it is melanoma, it's great that it's been cut out and hopefully all of it it's a scary thing hey.
I had a mole cut off the side of my face recently and it hurt!!! haven't heard back from the results and it's been weeks so hopefully it was all clear. But i'm still glad I got it removed JIC.
Kawazuki - I just want to offer my support what ever the result. We have just gone through this fear and uncertainty at the end of last year with my husband. I made myself so sick with worry waiting for the results to come back so I know how you are feeling.
My hubands came back as a melanoma but he has the all clear now, we got it early but only just.
I am thinking of you and wishing you the all clear. xoxoxo
hun, I've been in your shoes not along ago, its so nerve wrecking. Is this the first one you have had cut out? If so, a tip for the scar is vitamin E oil, it made a huge difference to the scars I used it on and the ones I didnt.
I hope you get the best news possible on Friday, will have everything crossed for you and your family. I also think telling your mum is really needed her, freak her out or not, you need support over next 4 days.
I have been in the same boat. I had a cancer cut out in dec 2009... Months before my wedding... And If I didn't have it taken out then I would be undergoing chemo and radiation, if not dead. I had 15 stitches in my forehead. But now I am alive and well. The scar is a character builder now and vit e oil or creams do help the scar. So do multivitamins.
i only went in early as i work all day with drs who take these out and im the one ringing saying the doc needs to see you
I'm trying to stay up beat and positive.
but i know what i may be in for if it all comes back bad news as well
as thanks to the position it will be an operation and skin grafting due to the tension that will be on the spot.
It was only 1.5mm so very small
im praying my results come back quick and i will know asap, i have my mobile close to me at all times.
i may even ring the docs and give them my new number as well
Reply With QuoteI hope that it comes back clear. Well done on acting so fast.
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Take it easy hey? Get lots of rest, I hope someone's there to look after you. I have moles and freckles, I get them looked at every year with the magnifying thingy and every time I'm terrified they'll find a bad one. I truly hope it turns out to be nothing, or that it's quick and simple for you
hoping it comes back clear for you and if it is melanoma, it's great that it's been cut out and hopefully all of it
haven't heard back from the results and it's been weeks so hopefully it was all clear. But i'm still glad I got it removed JIC.
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