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Basal Cell Carcinoma-just a Small Lesion Can Grow Quickly! - Vermont
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I visited my Brother John one day, after finding a...
I visited my Brother John one day, after finding a cute "Tony the Pony" type toy for his Grandson. I took it home, fixed it all up & when I went to deliver it with My Grand daughter- he noticed a lesion in my nose & said "you have basal cell there on your nose".... I replied, No; the doctors who biopsied the area last year said it was just a benign "ANGIOMA" -but come to think of it... I have tried everything; and it has been a year- and it isn't healing...so I saw my Primary doctor who got me in with a surgeon right away & the "Punch biopsy" - (different from the last type; the prior year that was done with a clicking razor thing by a resident at another office) came back positive & surgery was scheduled for 10/27/15, but ended up being a two day process. This Doctor worked on my face 9 1/2 hours - all because of a "Magic horse; taking me to the brother I hardly ever see & a misdiagnosis the year before.
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Replies (5)
November 14, 2015
Wow! It is amazing how one encounter can change life dramatically! I am glad your cancer was discovered and treated quickly, and I hope you are healing well. Blessings to you- Donna
February 27, 2017
God bless you and your magic horse. May you heal as well from the 2nd breast surgery. Been through it too.
October 22, 2017
Thanks for sharing this as I had basil cell removed and I didn't think basil could be that serious! I had regretted getting the surgery and was in denial of how serious skin cancer can be! You had quite an ordeal but you came out looking good! Bless you!
UPDATED FROM nonimahony
Post op 8 days
The graft has taken nicely, Stitches out 48 hours ago from nose tip & forehead. Due to have graft anastomosis clipped 11/12/15 - won't ever be the same; but to have a functioning nose in a week from a situation that I believed impossible-is a MIRACLE!! Thank You Dr. Goldman! You are Brilliant, talented & a great singer! (He sings & humms along with the radio all durning surgery)... Maintains Awesome distraction, and very positive environment. One of the BEST surgeons I have ever met in 25 years of nursing!
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November 7, 2015
You are one tough lady!! All the best to you. I hope your recovery keeps going well.
November 8, 2015
Thank You! I am certain this HAS to be the END of my streak... It must get easier from here on in... It just has to :)
UPDATED FROM nonimahony
Post op Radical Facial surgery @ 3 weeks
Wounds are closed. Scars remain, but are fading. I can wear make-up now to hide them-but moisturizer is critical, inside the "new nose" & outside. My face remains asymmetric, one eyebrow higher than the other, one cheek flyer than the other, and my neck saggs on the non operative side. Nerve pain continues to be. Big issue as the helping continues; but I (and everyone else) am amazed at how well my face has healed as far as the surgery & I am grateful. It's better than having lost my face to cancer!!
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April 3, 2016
You've gone through a lot, both physically and mentally. Hope things continue to a positive track for you. So glad it was discovered before it got harder to fix.
I pray my experience ends up as positive as yours.
Your photos inspired me.
I pray my experience ends up as positive as yours.
Your photos inspired me.
April 5, 2016
Wow the human body is amazing. You can have a whole piece of yourself removed, fill it with some new skin and it'll heal like nothing happened. You look amazing, and i really appreciate you sharing your journey on here. I'm so glad everything worked out and you ended up healing so nicely
June 30, 2016
I appreciate you posting. From your first pictures to the last, the change is amazing. It gives hope to others. I hope you continue to progress and feel better!
February 17, 2017
Thank You!! Currently recovering from bilateral DIEP flap reconstruction from breast cancer. Let's hope it goes as well as my face did!!
September 1, 2016
You look Amazing! Gees they did a great job and you obviously have great strength. Bless your cotton socks and your medical team.
February 17, 2017
15 months & 100% healed. People don't notice the reconstruction at all; unless I point it out.
The photos are amazing, one small area on the surface, can be so fast growing under the skin.
Personally I get my skin checked twice a year, have had many "pre" cancer removed. And am fair like you are.
Sending good healing vibes your way.