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Cancer Support

cate94

(2,953 posts)

16. You'll get through it.

Reply to rug (Original post)

Mon Apr 25, 2016, 11:09 AM

Apr 2016

I've had 4 removed from my face. You can barely tell where they were. Beyond that, I've had friends with large melanomas removed. One has a six inch scar under her eye, but she is still as beautiful. Another had a huge melanoma on the side of her nose, but if you didn't know it before you certainly can't tell now. Sorry you have to go through it but don't worry. odds are very good that in six months you won't be able to see where the cancer was.

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The eye doctor told me to see a dermatologist about this 2 inch thing on my face. [View all] rug Apr 2016 OP

This message was self-deleted by its author Turbineguy Apr 2016 #1

That's what I hear. rug Apr 2016 #2

This message was self-deleted by its author Turbineguy Apr 2016 #3

True. rug Apr 2016 #6

This message was self-deleted by its author rug Apr 2016 #7

If it does leave a mark, just tell people you got it in a knife fight. alfredo Apr 2016 #4

Hah! rug Apr 2016 #5

It will become part of your family history. alfredo Apr 2016 #8

"Her husband came home early" is also a "Say WHAT?" excuse!! MADem Apr 2016 #21

Whatever leaves the kids wide eyed :) alfredo Apr 2016 #22

Heh heh....! MADem Apr 2016 #23

A lie is not a lie if undetected alfredo Apr 2016 #24

It's odd what we focus on with a cancer diagnosis. Ms. Toad Apr 2016 #11

Ain't that the truth. rug Apr 2016 #12

I will, as long as I can restrain myself around my doctor's administrators Ms. Toad Apr 2016 #13

I just got insurance after 10 years and I'm still acclimating to doctor's offices. rug Apr 2016 #15

Sorry about that. Solly Mack Apr 2016 #9

Will do. rug Apr 2016 #10

Been there. elleng Apr 2016 #14

Thanks, ellen rug Apr 2016 #17

You'll get through it. cate94 Apr 2016 #16

That's good to hear. rug Apr 2016 #18

I've had two there on the right side. cate94 Apr 2016 #19

Thanks. rug Apr 2016 #20