skin cancer

[Ayahuasca]

Wife was diagnosed with a type of skin cancer - basal cell carcinoma yesterday - and I myself am now awaiting a biopsy on a suspected but probable melanoma. We have gone from being people who didn't have cancer, to people who do, in a single day. Funny feeling, that.

[JamesIIIII]

Sorry to hear that, I hope the results are as good as possible

[Don]

Blimey. Sorry to hear this. Best of luck. What made you go for a check up?

[Ayahuasca]

Don said:

Blimey. Sorry to hear this. Best of luck. What made you go for a check up?

Usual thing - little moles / funny little bumps that we thought we should get checked out, but were too busy to get around to doing so, eventually we did... whoops!

[Balmoral Green]

Ayahuasca said:

I myself am now awaiting a biopsy on a suspected but probable melanoma.

What alerted you to this? I have a couple of moles on my back that have started to get a bit crusty, like small scabs that look like they're being perpetually picked at, but I don't. I was going to cut them out as they are only peppercorn sized, but can't get to them myself, I suppose I'll have to go to the Docs.

Edited to add, sorry to hear of your woes, hope it all goes as well as can be expected.

Edited by Balmoral Green on Tuesday 16th June 16:26

[Nolar Dog]

In fear of being flamed but I'll say it anyway...

Nothing has changed.

She had cancer the day before yesterday and she'll have it tomorrow.
It's just that now they know she has it they can do something about it.

Yesterday was a good day.

Best wishes to you both.

Edited by Nolar Dog on Tuesday 16th June 16:26

[Don]

Ayahuasca said:

Don said:

Blimey. Sorry to hear this. Best of luck. What made you go for a check up?

Usual thing - little moles / funny little bumps that we thought we should get checked out, but were too busy to get around to doing so, eventually we did... whoops!

All the very best for successful treatment and a swift recovery for you both.

[Ladyhayles]

Balmoral Green said:

Ayahuasca said:

I myself am now awaiting a biopsy on a suspected but probable melanoma.

What alerted you to this? I have a couple of moles on my back that have started to get a bit crusty, like small scabs that look like they're being perpetually picked at, but I don't. I was going to cut them out as they are only peppercorn sized, but can't get to them myself, I suppose I'll have to go to the Docs.

Edited to add, sorry to hear of your woes, hope it all goes as well as can be expected.

Edited by Balmoral Green on Tuesday 16th June 16:26

The general rule of thumb with this is that if you have any moles that either change colour, shape or become scabby then you should get them checked out immediately.

I have quite a few small moles on my arms and I've been warned about keeping an eye on them by my doctor on several occasions.

[ShadownINja]

Nolar Dog said:

In fear of being flamed but I'll say it anyway...

Nothing has changed.

She had cancer the day before yesterday and she'll have it tomorrow.
It's just that now they know she has it they can do something about it.

Yesterday was a good day.

Best wishes to you both.

Edited by Nolar Dog on Tuesday 16th June 16:26

Absolutely. If you don't know about it, you will just increase the risk of (an early) death. Now that it's been detected, they can treat it.

[rhinochopig]

Ayahuasca said:

Wife was diagnosed with a type of skin cancer - basal cell carcinoma yesterday - and I myself am now awaiting a biopsy on a suspected but probable melanoma. We have gone from being people who didn't have cancer, to people who do, in a single day. Funny feeling, that.

Looking on the positives - Skin Cancer is typically very curable. My father has just had some cancerous cells removed due spending the last 50 years burning the hell out of his back and chest every sailing weekend. The surgeon said don't lose any sleep over it, it's a routine op and recovery these days (as much as cancer can be).

[Davi]

Nolar Dog said:

In fear of being flamed but I'll say it anyway...

Nothing has changed.

She had cancer the day before yesterday and she'll have it tomorrow.
It's just that now they know she has it they can do something about it.

Yesterday was a good day.

Best wishes to you both.

Edited by Nolar Dog on Tuesday 16th June 16:26

an uplifting post on PH - think you're on the wrong site ND

I had several taken out last year for tests due to massive changes that gave all the indications (including a huge one from my foot - I still limp a bit!) yet all were fine, it's well worth seeing someone early, they do take these things seriously nowadays

[Ayahuasca]

Nolar Dog said:

In fear of being flamed but I'll say it anyway...

Nothing has changed.

She had cancer the day before yesterday and she'll have it tomorrow.
It's just that now they know she has it they can do something about it.

Yesterday was a good day.

Best wishes to you both.

Edited by Nolar Dog on Tuesday 16th June 16:26

[Mobile Chicane]

ND is absolutely right. It's being sorted, and you'll now be 'in the system' for monitoring and follow-up.

[Ladyhayles]

Ladyhayles said:

Balmoral Green said:

Ayahuasca said:

I myself am now awaiting a biopsy on a suspected but probable melanoma.

What alerted you to this? I have a couple of moles on my back that have started to get a bit crusty, like small scabs that look like they're being perpetually picked at, but I don't. I was going to cut them out as they are only peppercorn sized, but can't get to them myself, I suppose I'll have to go to the Docs.

Edited to add, sorry to hear of your woes, hope it all goes as well as can be expected.

Edited by Balmoral Green on Tuesday 16th June 16:26

The general rule of thumb with this is that if you have any moles that either change colour, shape or become scabby then you should get them checked out immediately.

I have quite a few small moles on my arms and I've been warned about keeping an eye on them by my doctor on several occasions.

Sorry I posted quickly and forgot to add a message of support but I do agree with ND.

My brother's OH was diagnosed with breast cancer just before Christmas (she's 34) and she's dealt with chemo and a double mastectomy/implant operation last week with suprising strength and determination and I'm pretty sure it was this that kept her going.

If you crumble and let it get you down its beaten you - best way is to fight back with all you have.

[Targarama]

Glad you were diagnosed. Now be careful.

Too many people running around getting fried simply because they either forgot or couldn't be bothered to get lathered up before going out. Spray-on lotions are simple to apply. Just do it OK?!

(From someone with a bald head, a convertible, and who had a melanoma when he was a kiddie)

[FM]

I hope things turn out OK for you both..best of luck.

[missdiane]

I have a large flat mole on my sole which has been slowly growing for 10 years, had it checked out twice and currently on a 3 month check with hospital, they say it's fine at the mo.
Check it every day though

Best of luck to you both

Edited by missdiane on Tuesday 16th June 20:33

[968]

Ayahuasca said:

Wife was diagnosed with a type of skin cancer - basal cell carcinoma yesterday - and I myself am now awaiting a biopsy on a suspected but probable melanoma. We have gone from being people who didn't have cancer, to people who do, in a single day. Funny feeling, that.

Your wifes BCC is nothing to worry about. The vast majority of cases are cleared by local treatment and there is never a problem. It almost never spreads anywhere else. Your biopsy result hasn't come back yet, don't pre-empt the findings. It may well not be malignant, and even if it is, they can be treated. You must think positively about it.

[renmure]

Obvious best wishes to the OP's family.

Unfortunately my mum died nearly 2 years ago from skin cancer.
Originally treated for a cancerous mark on her shin by surgery, later found to have spread to her groin and again treated by surgery then later found to have spread again and treated, without success, by chemotherapy. All the best specialists, all the best care, all the best treatments.

I think up until that time, given the "choice" of any cancer I would have chosen skin cancer on the basis that it seemed somehow easier to treat/remove and that would be that, Bob's your uncle, all cured and back to normal. I am sure it is the case in most cases, and obviously hopefully in this one, but unfortunately it is not always so. Best wishes.

[968]

renmure said:

Obvious best wishes to the OP's family.

Unfortunately my mum died nearly 2 years ago from skin cancer.
Originally treated for a cancerous mark on her shin by surgery, later found to have spread to her groin and again treated by surgery then later found to have spread again and treated, without success, by chemotherapy. All the best specialists, all the best care, all the best treatments.

I think up until that time, given the "choice" of any cancer I would have chosen skin cancer on the basis that it seemed somehow easier to treat/remove and that would be that, Bob's your uncle, all cured and back to normal. I am sure it is the case in most cases, and obviously hopefully in this one, but unfortunately it is not always so. Best wishes.

Depends on the cancer. If it's a squamous cell carcinoma or malignant melanoma, it can spread, if not caught quickly. If it's a basal cell carcinoma, it almost never spreads.