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whammoed:
I'm trying not to  complain too much since many have it worse, but my latest issue with skin cancer stinks.  The good news is that it is basal cell carcinoma which is the least serious variety.  I have had it a few times before but this time it was on the top of my ear which required special surgery.  They ended up going back to remove more tissue twice after the first removal.  I went back in the fourth time(this is all in one morning BTW), all the cancer had been removed but the surgeon informed me that it would require a skin graft to close.  That is what the long incision in front of my ear is from.  Yes, that cotton dressing is indeed stitched directly to my ear.  I was a little surprised when the surgeon told me of his plans for that.
Anyone else have problems like this?  I go in to the dermatologist every six months and almost every time they cut or burn something off.  I will be one big scar by the time I'm 50.  I reckon it's from too many bad burns as a kid and my family history since my dad has the same issues.

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shardian:
You think that's gross? Obviously you missed out on Frizzlefried's Staph infection wound thread.

whammoed:

--- Quote from: shardian on May 28, 2009, 03:37:44 pm ---You think that's gross? Obviously you missed out on Frizzlefried's Staph infection wound thread.

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Ha.  Nope, I saw that.  Agreed, my pic probably won't make anyone lose their lunch.

I'll post a pic tuesday when that sutured bandage comes off.  I'm really curious now what it's going to look like.  I thought it would be a much more minor surgery similar to what I've had in the past.

Ed_McCarron:

--- Quote from: whammoed on May 28, 2009, 03:48:44 pm ---I'm really curious now what it's going to look like. 

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Remember the movie 'Dumbo?'   :)

whammoed:

--- Quote from: Ed_McCarron on May 28, 2009, 04:50:21 pm ---
--- Quote from: whammoed on May 28, 2009, 03:48:44 pm ---I'm really curious now what it's going to look like. 

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Remember the movie 'Dumbo?'   :)

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No, but the kids and I just watched "The Goonies" recently..."Hey you guuuuuys!"  Mmmm, I'm hungry for a Baby Ruth.

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