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Cancer Support

Lint Head

(15,064 posts) Tue Oct 24, 2017, 11:58 AM Oct 2017

Finally got test confirmation that I have squamous cell skin cancer. [View all]

Going back in for MOHS surgery. My dermatologist was very encouraging and said there is an excellent chance I caught it early.
I thought I'd keep you all informed how it goes.

https://www.democraticunderground.com/11464632

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Finally got test confirmation that I have squamous cell skin cancer. [View all] Lint Head Oct 2017 OP

... shenmue Oct 2017 #1

Thanks! Lint Head Oct 2017 #6

Good luck! nt tblue37 Oct 2017 #2

Thanks! Lint Head Oct 2017 #5

I survived Stage 3 Melanoma Pachamama Oct 2017 #3

Thank You! Never had cancer of any type so I am worried. Lint Head Oct 2017 #4

What stage did they say? Pachamama Oct 2017 #7

On my thigh. They didn't mention a stage but said the cells Lint Head Oct 2017 #9

This is also good news - further away from vital organs Pachamama Oct 2017 #10

I'm male. Lived on a lake as a youth. Water skied a lot. On the beach a lot. I've been a little Lint Head Oct 2017 #11

I've had cancer twice and I'm still here Jim Lane Oct 2017 #12

Good luck MFM008 Oct 2017 #8

Good luck! radical noodle Oct 2017 #13

I am glad they caught it early. alfredo Nov 2017 #14