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Related: Culture Forums, Support ForumsI was told I should have that spot on my arm checked...could be cancer
I was donating platelets at the Red Cross. My phlebotomist said my spots could be the BIG C. I just got home from the dermatologist. They are nothing to worry about. He could freeze them and remove them IF I wanted. I said no and came home.
You might remember about a month ago, a CAT scan of my diaphragm was also negative.
Today is a great day, in spite of the crappy weather.
OS
debm55
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(29,872 posts)msongs
(74,289 posts)Old Crank
(7,323 posts)I've had a couple, or so, frozen. And about 3 cut out.
My dermatologist says I'm paying the price for my times in the southwest deserts.
And use sunscreen.
womanofthehills
(11,040 posts)Utah, Minn, Vermont & Idaho have the highest. NM is fifth from bottom.
Marie Marie
(11,575 posts)MIButterfly
(3,186 posts)Good for you, Omaha Steve! This is great news. I wish you nothing but good news and good days from now on.
Biophilic
(6,696 posts)Grumpy Old Guy
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(2,582 posts)Ponietz
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(23,195 posts)mgardener
(2,416 posts)It is probably my 20th over the years.
I get checked 2x a year.
70sEraVet
(5,660 posts)especially after getting a scare that something MIGHT be wrong!
Emile
(43,441 posts)dermatologist once every two years.
democrank
(12,685 posts)Onward you go .
HeartsCanHope
(1,766 posts)Continued good health to you!
barbtries
(31,364 posts)could be melanoma. benign. the wound she left behind took weeks to heal, but it's worth it to know I think. I went to her with a growth on my forehead and that one did turn out to be a squamous cell carcinoma requiring a MOHS procedure. So it's good that they sent you for a biopsy even though. Glad you're well!
gademocrat7
(12,038 posts)Thanks for the update.
JMCKUSICK
(6,669 posts)It's especially wonderful during this week.
unweird
(3,306 posts)I donate whole blood and have done the Power Red in the past. And was just reading about platelets that are used for cancer patients.
Whats it like? I read that it takes longer to donate and you can do so more frequently. As a platelet donor do you recommend others to do same?
Omaha Steve
(110,127 posts)It takes about 3 hours. IF you have the time, try it. See what you think.
OS

unweird
(3,306 posts)Clouds Passing
(8,214 posts)pandr32
(14,307 posts)Good health is a huge boon. Hugs to you!
Rizen
(1,125 posts)I have a tooth ache and went in to the dentist thinking I'll probably have to get a root canal done. But she said there was nothing wrong with the tooth and it's an infected gum. I just have to rinse my mouth with a special wash. Lucky break.