Fortunately, it’s skin cancer, which is the “best” kind to get. This is the third, or maybe the fourth, time she has had cancer, including Hodgkin’s disease when she was 17. When she complained to her surgeon that she’d had cancer so many times before, he quipped, “You’re still here, aren’t you?” She’s very upbeat and doesn’t seem to be too upset about her upcoming surgery. She’s very tough. I think my sisters and I are much more worried than she is.
Last night, I spoke to my friend John, a doctor, and he assured me that the prognosis with skin cancer is usually excellent, which is good news.
Please, go to your dermatologist and get your oddly shaped moles checked out.
I have two very good friends who have survived lymphoma. One was Hodgkins (less deadly) and other non-Hodgkins. Both are in remission and doing fine.
But it’s always scary, no matter the cancer. I refuse to sun bathe because of my fear for skin cancer. And, of course, I quit smoking for the obvious reasons.
Is it basil cell carcinoma? Or squamous cell carcinoma, maybe?
My father has had 4 separate basil cell carcinomas removed, with no lasting health effects other than a small scar in each case. I think that if you are prone to them, they will continue to re-occur throughout your life, however they are essentially superficial lesions.
I think malignant melinoma is a much bigger deal however.
Anyhow, all the best to you and your mom - I’m sure she will do just fine.
My prayers and postive and healing thoughts are with you and your family, vix.
I had a basal cell carcinoma removed from the skin over my left cheekbone several months ago. They got it all, and it healed without even a scar. It is VERY curable when caught in the early stages. I pray your mom will be as fortunate as I was.
Wow, vix, I hope everything works out for the best.
I went through something similar a few years ago, it was very scary. You and your family are in my thoughts.
Thank you, everyone, for your support. I found out yesterday that it is indeed basal cell carcinoma, which is good news. I spoke to another friend of mine who’s a doctor and she said that that type of skin cancer tends not to spread, even if undetected for years.
It’s funny how nonchalant my mother is about this, while my sister and I got nervous. I think it’s because, even though this is not very serious, it forces us to think about our parents’ mortality. But Mom said, “I’m going to be around for years. I need to get my revenge”.
