Skin Cancer

[kittykittykitty]

I had a basal cell carcinoma removed from my lower lip today. Even though it is usually of low malignany I did have a patient whose face was eaten away by it. I wanted to remind everyone to check regularly for new growths or changes in their skin. And slather on the sunscreen!

[Luvparrots]

I hope you are feeling all right now, kittykittykitty, and that all the bad tissue was removed. Thanks for the reminder that we must be diligent and protect our skin.

[casper]

I also hope you are feeling better.

 

This is a great reminder as the summer months are here.

We have to be very careful. Even though I have darker skin I always put a high factor on when i go out side.

 

Thanks kittykittyktty.

[judygram]

I am sorry to hear this Howardine but you are right, use that suncreen lavishly, thanks for the reminder.

[danmcq]

Sorry to hear that Howardine. It's good to hear it was caught early with a good prognosis. H dthey already performed a biopsy and gotten the lab results back or did they just remove it and send it to the lab for testing?

 

Thanks for posting this and the warning for people to check themselves regularly. :-)

[she]

I am sorry to hear that.I hope you are feeling much better and all goes well.Thanks for that very important reminder.

[Eckobird]

I'm sorry to hear that, I bet it is a really scary situation to be in. I live in FL and go to the beach a lot so this is a big eye opener for me. I'm addicted to tanning and I really need to start using more sunscreen. I hope you are feeling better. B)

[Joolesgreyuk]

Thank you for the timely reminder kitty and I hope you are on the mend. {Feel-good-000200BB}

[kittykittykitty]

Dear Friends, Thank you all. I AM feeling better today. There was a biopsy first. The dematologist is also board certified in dermatopathology. He performed a Moh's proceedure yesterday and made sure all the edges and the base were clean before he closed. I feel very confident of the cure. Thank you again and ya'll take care of yourselves, ya' hear!:lol:

[she]

I am so happy that you are feeling a bit better and confident. Thats the way to go.Take care and keep in touch.

[kittykittykitty]

Thank you.

[kittykittykitty]

UPDATE: The sutures were removed today. Everything looks good. Thank you everyone.

[judygram]

I am so glad to hear it and I hope it continues to look good for you for a long, long time, thanks for letting us know.

[kittykittykitty]

Judy, you are a very special lady. Thank you for your very warm wishes. Howardine:)