Very, very worried. I just got back from the doctor after I discovered a bruise colored mark and that it was changing. i've had this mark for a while,but it was only last night that I noticed that it had chanced and that there were other, similar mark surrounding it in what reminds me of a 6-pin trailer plug. I went in today for all of 1 1/2 minutes, so the doc could have a look and he said he was going to set up an appointment for me with a dermatologist. They are going to remove it for a biopsy to determine if it's Melanoma. Right now, I'm just kinda numb. After all, what does one say when the doc tells them something like that. Right now, all I want to do is drink the 4 pack of California Cooler (Peach Flavor. I prefer the Orange Flavor.) I dunno what else to say right now, other than I could use all the hugs I can possibly get right now. :(
*Huggles tight* It will be okay Fargo. Is cancer and Melanoma in your family at all? That's the first thing you want to look at. It makes for a lower risk of it if there is no Melanoma.
*gives more kitty luffs*
In my case, I think it's the years of being a flagger that have caught up with me. Despite slathering on loads of sunscreen, I'd come home from work with some pretty good sunburns. Frequent sunburns is one of the risk factors.
**Drive-by-hugs for a stranger in need**
hugs-- hope you are okay
The biopsy is gonna be next week. Till then, it's just the waiting that will likely get to me.
-Gives random hugs to the stranger-
For those of you who are curious, here's a pic of my shoulder:
(http://i387.photobucket.com/albums/oo311/FargoWolf/PossibleSkinCancer.jpg)
Awww man i hope its merely benign or not cancer at all. *hugs* good luck man
Same here.
*hug*
I got a call from the medical clinic. I called back and I won't be able to see a dermatologist till the fall. On the other hand, the mark has virtually disappeared. Even so, I'll be keeping a very close eye on it.