kittykittykitty Posted September 9, 2009 Posted September 9, 2009 Do any of you scientific/medical types know the difference between keratoacanthoma and squamous cell carcinoma or is there any? Does it start as something benign and go on to SCC? I haven't found the answer from researching and haven't gotten the answer from any of the MDs. :ohmy: Thank you.
Jingles Posted September 18, 2009 Posted September 18, 2009 no, sorry. But I hope you find out and everything is ok!
kittykittykitty Posted September 18, 2009 Author Posted September 18, 2009 Thank you, Jingles. I have one on my left lower leg and am scheduled to have it removed on 09/30/09. It may require a graft to cover the defect. But it is not on my face! For that I am thankful.
Luvparrots Posted September 19, 2009 Posted September 19, 2009 Prays for you kittykittykitty that everything will be okay for you.
ranaz Posted September 19, 2009 Posted September 19, 2009 Hopefully all will be ok ... prayers for you {Nature-00020095}{Nature-00020095}
kittykittykitty Posted September 19, 2009 Author Posted September 19, 2009 Thank you very much loveparrots AND ranaz! {Nature-0002009A}
she Posted September 19, 2009 Posted September 19, 2009 I hope all goes well with the opp.my thoughts are with you. God Bless.Sorry I cant answer your question but if I find out anything I will let you know.
kittykittykitty Posted September 19, 2009 Author Posted September 19, 2009 {Nature-0002009A}She, thank you. The support on this forum is awsome!!!
katana600 Posted September 19, 2009 Posted September 19, 2009 The waiting part will be hard for you. We are all keeping positive thoughts for you and hope for the best of news at the end of the month.
kittykittykitty Posted September 19, 2009 Author Posted September 19, 2009 Katana, thank you. You are so right. The waiting part is hard. I'm having a Mohs' procedure which means the tissue will be examined at the time with more removal repeated until all the edges are clear. I think the hardest part now is not knowing how deep it is and how many times it will require to get it all. That will determine the size of the graft. With all the prayers and positive thoughts I know it will go well!
danmcq Posted September 19, 2009 Posted September 19, 2009 My thoughts and prayers are with you you Kitty^3. Please keep us updated as you have time. Also, keep yourself busy with family, friends, your Grey etc. to keep your mind off it. The mind is our worst enemy in times like this. God Bless - Dan
casper Posted September 19, 2009 Posted September 19, 2009 My thoughts and prayers will be with you x
judygram Posted September 19, 2009 Posted September 19, 2009 Howardine, you know I will be thinking of you on the 30th and hope it turns out well for you, please keep us updated and I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
kittykittykitty Posted September 20, 2009 Author Posted September 20, 2009 Thank you Dan, Casper, Judy, EVERYONE:) I'm taking the computer downstairs so that I can stay in touch with my GREYt family. I have reservations to fly to Sacramento on Tuesday, returning the 29th. I'll be off line that week. I'll be with my daughters, grand-daughter and gt. grand-daughter (she's four!)AND PRECIOUS so I'll be busy.:lol: I'll post the outcome as soon as I get home from the surgery. :cheer: {Nature-0002009A}<br><br>Post edited by: kittykittykitty, at: 2009/09/19 21:43
she Posted September 20, 2009 Posted September 20, 2009 I am so happy you will have your family around you ,that is so important.I will be thinking of you and your family.
Supernova Posted September 20, 2009 Posted September 20, 2009 I look at things like this. If I ask anybody what chance have you of winning the lottery? Answer. NONE If I ask anybody what is the chance of somebody not getting through a bad time? Answer. Every chance. My answer. When it is a GOOD thing to gain, we allways think no chance. When it is a bad thing we allways think every chance. WHY, We allways think the worst. You will be ok Kitty I am shure, You will be ok. Trust me xxxx :kiss: Bernie.
kittykittykitty Posted September 20, 2009 Author Posted September 20, 2009 Bernie, thank you, thank you!!! With all the wishes, thoughts and prayers how can I NOT be all right? :lol: :cheer: {Nature-0002009A}
kittykittykitty Posted October 2, 2009 Author Posted October 2, 2009 To all my GREYt friends- I'm home as of this pm{Nature-0002009A}! The week in the Sacramento area flew by. The lesion was removed sucessfully yesterdaay. All the margins were clear. The lesion itself was malignant but it is gone now.:cheer: The leg is wrapped from toes to knee with a pressure bandage and another pressure dressing is on the doner site. I can't do much other than keep my leg elevated so I think I'll be visiting the forum more this next week. Thank you all!!! {Nature-0002009A}
katana600 Posted October 2, 2009 Posted October 2, 2009 Ah, there is no place like home. Thanks for letting us know how your procedure was resolved. Now, keep that leg up, follow doctors orders and catch up with the forum posts. You deserve a little rest and relaxation. Good to have this behind you! Glad you are back.
kittykittykitty Posted October 2, 2009 Author Posted October 2, 2009 Thank you! It's good to be back.
judygram Posted October 2, 2009 Posted October 2, 2009 I'm so glad the procedure went well and you are home recuperating from your ordeal and please do visit us as you pass the time resting that leg, its great to hear from you for you have been missed.
Luvparrots Posted October 2, 2009 Posted October 2, 2009 So glad your procedure went well and that you will be good as new shortly. On a good note, we will be hearing more from you while you recuperate so get posting!!!!! :laugh:
she Posted October 2, 2009 Posted October 2, 2009 I am so happy things have gone well for you. It will be great having you tied to the forum for a bit,look after yourself,love sheila.
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