PSA - Basal Cell Carcinoma (1 Viewer)

[The General]

Went to the skin doc under recommendation from my regular doc during my annual check up. I wear sunblock, hat, etc but do get a lot of sun in the summer and am a white ### honkey.

The skin doc says all is good except a small spot on near my hairline on side of my head that I didn't even really notice. She shoots me up and shaves a little sliver off for testing. Probably have to use some cream or perhaps get it removed with a procedure.

She is so nonchalant about the whole thing so apparently it's not that big of a deal right now.

However if you look this up in the internets it can be pretty hardcore.

Always wear your sunblock, FBG bromigos. 

 

[snogger]

I burn easily so was seeing dermatologists every 6 to 12 months for awhile..
I had 3 different areas, one on my nose, and two on my back removed... luckily all 3 came back with what they called "Cancer like but not Cancer".

The 3rd Dermatologist explained to me that all 3 removals were "early stage Basal Cell", but since they were caught so early none had entered the "Cancer" stage yet which is why the others said "Cancer Like" .

The last removal was 3 years ago and I am now down to visits once every other year unless something else shows up again

 

[The General]

I burn easily so was seeing dermatologists every 6 to 12 months for awhile..
I had 3 different areas, one on my nose, and two on my back removed... luckily all 3 came back with what they called "Cancer like but not Cancer".

The 3rd Dermatologist explained to me that all 3 removals were "early stage Basal Cell", but since they were caught so early none had entered the "Cancer" stage yet which is why the others said "Cancer Like" .

The last removal was 3 years ago and I am now down to visits once every other year unless something else shows up again

Good to hear. I have to think I'm in the same boat. But I did leave the doc office thinking WTF.

Keep wearing sunscreen my pasty brother.

I'm shopping for a bucket hat for golfing, hiking, etc and upping my SPF game.

 

[shadrap]

I burn easily so was seeing dermatologists every 6 to 12 months for awhile..
I had 3 different areas, one on my nose, and two on my back removed... luckily all 3 came back with what they called "Cancer like but not Cancer".

The 3rd Dermatologist explained to me that all 3 removals were "early stage Basal Cell", but since they were caught so early none had entered the "Cancer" stage yet which is why the others said "Cancer Like" .

The last removal was 3 years ago and I am now down to visits once every other year unless something else shows up again

I've had the bad ones & good ones.  Cut out the bad.  Hurts like hell as it takes about 3 or 4 injections to deaden the area, then they start cutting.  Most times stiches.   so far just on my arms & not face.  it is what it is.  

 

[kutta]

Seems like God could have done a better job making the sun.

 

[snogger]

I've had the bad ones & good ones.  Cut out the bad.  Hurts like hell as it takes about 3 or 4 injections to deaden the area, then they start cutting.  Most times stiches.   so far just on my arms & not face.  it is what it is.  

My worst one was between my shoulder blades... As you know, when they remove one, they not only remove the cell, but a good chunk of skin around it...
When they removed that one I made the mistake of stretching my arms too far and tore a couple stitches out.. Basically looked like this guy when it happened 
Had to go back in to get the stitches put back in. 

 

[The General]

Seems like God could have done a better job making the sun.

Or given pasty white guys who like to be outside better melanin.

 

[(HULK)]

I'm not remotely pasty and I've had one of these removed.  I did lifeguard for 8 years and didn't wear sunblock after building up a base tan. I've probably been sunburnt less than 5 times total.

The good news is this sort of cancer can take YEARS to spread.  Get to the dermatologist every year or two and you'll be fine.

 

[Baloney Sandwich]

I had a melon ball taking out of my forehead a few years ago, still waiting on Make A Wish to grant me a threesome with two playmates.

 

[snogger]

I'm not remotely pasty and I've had one of these removed.  I did lifeguard for 8 years and didn't wear sunblock after building up a base tan. I've probably been sunburnt less than 5 times total.

The good news is this sort of cancer can take YEARS to spread.  Get to the dermatologist every year or two and you'll be fine.