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Skin Cancer
Archives for October 2009
Discussion List
Treatments for Basal Cell Carcinoma
My mother was recently diagnosed with Basal Cell Carcinoma on 10-06-09. I know nothing about this cancer type. Can you tell me what to expect? What are the treatments for this type of cancer? Also, does this cancer spread?
Mohs surgery done-BCC
Just to report that I had my Mohs surgery on Friday (as per previous discussion under "newly diagnosed BCC"…The Dr. was quick, efficient, and friendly. He only had to do 2 "passes" before the margins came back clear, so the “hole” was less than the size of a quarter…..he then said I could either have him sew it up or go to…
New cancer teatment?
Hi, Anybody heard of a new cancer treatment i Lebanon??? We live in Norway and recently heard about a so called "revolutionary" cancer treatment in Beirut performed by a doctor there. Several Norwegians are supposed to have travelled there for treatment, but we can`t seem to find out what this is... Would be interesting to…
any news on hollyberry? lets pray for her...
hi i have been praying for hollyberry and her family since reading the post a few days ago, by longingforhope, that holly is close to the end of her earthly journey....:( since the board attack, all the posts have been pushed out of order, and the post has disappeared, so i just wanted to bring her and her family back up…
Anal Cancer
I'm new at this so bare with me, please. I was diagnosed with Anal Cancer (stage II) on June 3rd, 2009 at the age of 35. I've been married for two years with a one year old son. I've gone through chemo and 28 treatments of radiation. I finished my treatments and now playing the waiting game. The big question still lingers…
Tongue Cancer
I have about 2 weeks of 35 treatmenst of radiation left. My biggest concern is taste buds. From what I have read most people do not get their taste buds back. My cannot afford to lose anymore weight. Does anyone know how long in general the taste bubs take to come back. So far I have not lost my voice, my salavary glands…
Everyone with or without cancer get a body scan
To everyone, Please do you and your family a favor and get a body scan. It's painless, takes about an hour at a Dermatologist and can literally save your life. Do not let it reach the melanoma stage which can be deadly, without a fight. A simple mole biopsy can be the difference between life and death.
Another Coming Out Story...
I have read so many of the postings here and almost feel a bit guilty writing since my melanoma isn’t as far spread nor as devastating as so many others. My melanoma was staring me right in the face for quite awhile. It was on my forehead, just above my eyes, so every morning it was “Hmm I should have that checked…