I am really worried right now...with good reason

[carole]

Well my friends I don't mind admitting it I am really scared right now I've an appointment with a skin specialist next Tuesday, I have some very suspicious looking moles or dots,one of which has been sore,so i did not waste any time and got into see a doctor straight away, I am so nervous about the outcome, i could not get into the hospital for four to six wks or privately for three months,but i know it is something to worry about as the Doctor put me in top priority and i got an appointment at both places within a week.

And you know i am very fair skinned and have never sunbaked and keep out of the sun,I am scottish by birth and have the skin to prove it ,infact i have never exposed this part to the sun ever, never worn bikinis,so my tum has never had sun exposure.,however NZ has the worst UV rays in the world i believe,so I have always been very careful.

My stress levels are particularly high right now, and I am trying not to think the worst, but i cannot help it, so please some positive thoughts will go a long way I am sure, I have seen the power of PT work miracles before,so I sure hope they can once again. Thanks.

[Pembroke_Corgi]

I hope everything goes ok, and it turns out to be nothing. I'll be sending good thoughts your way.

Just remember, if it is something to be worried about, chances are it is still early enough to take care of easily!

[borzoimom]

I am sure it will be fine, but I like the fact the doctor is looking at this quickly. I use to lay in the sun alot in my younger years, and I had one on my arm. It didnt take much for them to take it off.
Surgery is scary. I have another one coming, but I also know- they do this every day, day after day, and it will be fine. Think the same thoughts- they do this every day, day after day and keep us posted.

[carole]

Yep i am trying to think that way, but the other thoughts do enter one's mind what if???...... one never knows,just have to think positive and hope for the best eh? thanks for your kind words, PT is always a great place for me to share my burdens, off-load some of the stress and worry lol.

[borzoimom]

You are in my prayers. ..

[kimlovescats]

Carole, I know it's hard not to worry. I'm sure everything will be alright, and your doctor is just being cautious ... just as you would want him to be. Prayers coming for you from Tennessee, USA!

Hugs,
Kim

[davidpizzica]

Carole, I know you're really stressed and worried about the outcome, but you have BIG Pttsburgh {{{{HUGS}}}} and my prayers and thoughts coming from Pittsburgh to New Zealand!

[Pam]

Carole I can understand your concern. I am also fair-skinned (Irish descent) and I have had two areas of basal cell carcinoma removed. I too was not a sun worshipper in my younger years. I go periodically to my dermatologist to look for any moles that are changing, etc. I believe the real concern is for very dark moles or moles which change in size and shape. Nevertheless, the good thing is that you are getting this looked at. (((hugs))) and prayers for a good result and your peace of mind.

[Karen]

Most skin cancers are easily removed and not a big deal if caught early, so rest assured that you are doing the exact right thing, and everything will probably be okay. Even the surgery - though it has that scary "surgery" name tends not be as abig a deal these days as it used to be.

A friend of mine who grew up in South Carolina sun and then moved up here said to me once - it seems like they're removing so much skin from a nose, I ought to just tell 'em give me a whole new one, okay? But after a few weeks of bandaids, she was fine.

I am one of those "skin cancer poster children" myself - pale skin, blue eyes, blonde as a child, freckles, but I worry more about my Irish-heritage husband, who has dark hair but the fair skin and myriad freckles of his red-headed mom, brother and cousins. And so far, every spot I have made him have a doctor check has been just fine, nothing to worry about.

[borzoimom]

I am Irish too in past generations.. hmmm..

[carole]

Thanks for trying to re-assure me, I have done my homework and research and I am pretty much clued up on everything,however the urgency I have been given does make me suspect the Doctor is concerned, I am not expecting it to just be nothing, but i sure hope so, if not I just have to hope I have got it early enough eh? My stomach is in knots right now and I am so nervous and the appointment is a little time away, i may now beable to go Tomorrow,just waiting to hear if a cancellation is available, fingers crossed, I need to know either way, the worry and waiting is just awful.

[Alysser]

I hope the outcome is nothing harmful. ((Hugs)) Good luck, you'll be in my thoughts.

[RedHedd]

Good for you on being proactive and getting this taken care of as soon as possible. Removing suspicious moles is not really "surgery" per se - I've had many suspicious moles removed, all done in the doctor's office in the blink of an eye. It's virtually painless - they numb the area, a quick snip and you're done. I know our minds go to the "dark place" but just know you're doing the right thing and PT's prayers, thoughts and peeps will be right there with you.

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm also very fair skinned and try to stay out of the sun but I'm of German descent. I've had about 3-4 suspicious looking moles removed but none of them were cancerous. I'm glad that you're having them checked out. Lots of prayers and positive thoughts are being sent your way.

[K9karen]

Carole, I had some suspicious looking, shape changing things on my face and they, thankfully turned out to be nothing (cysts), Please try not to worry. I know it's hard. It sounds, as a precaution, the docs fit you in as soon as possible, which they will do. Basel cell skin cancer (my once sun worshipping aunt has quite a few) can be removed with no further problems. The good thing is that you're being checked out. I'll be thinking of you and keeping my fingers crossed and hoping for the very best outcome..nothing