As I wean myself off of the excellent pain meds, I am starting to put the website back together after moving it to a bigger, faster server.
I had to start from scratch with the semi-hydro forum, and this time it's a do-it-yourself registration (I hope that lasts), so please join and start filling in the blank spaces!
glad you are feeling better!
--j_a
Thanks.
Well....it was the removal of a melanoma, so I'm still waiting for the results of the tissue biopsy.
There are a lot of good things leaning my way:
It was in the heel of my hand - an unusual location, and NOT on the trunk of my body.
When the original 5mm wide excision was taken - before knowing the diagnosis - the margins were clear, suggesting they "got it all" (Unfortunately, the current protocol is a 4 cm diameter removal, which is why I'm now laid up).
Blood work looked like nothing was happening. There is an enzyme - LDH - present in all cells, and if there is tissue damage going on, the level in the blood is elevated. "Normal" is 318-618 micrograms per liter. Mine was
323.No indication of issues with PET or CAT scans, nor MRI.
I'm keeping the most positive attitude I can!
That's the dermatology version of "keep cutting until you see daylight."
I hope all goes for the best.
J. Del Col
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