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brokenpromise ( member #28859) posted at 12:07 AM on Friday, August 30th, 2013
Hi Lighthouse
I hope you are doing ok. It is a very scary diagnosis. I was diagnosed with Acral Lentiginous Melanoma on my foot.
Yes - foot. It can happen I thankfully was diagnosed with a low Stage 1A.
Good resources for me were AIM at Melanoma, Melanoma International Foundation, and Melanoma Prayer Center.
I cannot stress enough to get anything that strikes you as weird or "funny" checked out by a dermatologist. Don't wait. The deeper the growth, the more dangerous the melanoma lesion can be. When in doubt, cut it out. Wear sunscreen, make sure your kids are protected, don't forget feet and toes, don't use tanning beds.
Hope you will let us know how you are doing.
Sending healing thoughts. BP
[This message edited by brokenpromise at 8:02 PM, August 29th (Thursday)]
BW- Me 62 FWS - 68
M 45 years
DD June 9, 2010
On and off LTA with dept secretary
But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal Matt 6:20
brokenpromise ( member #28859) posted at 12:07 AM on Friday, August 30th, 2013
Double post. Sorry
[This message edited by brokenpromise at 6:08 PM, August 29th (Thursday)]
BW- Me 62 FWS - 68
M 45 years
DD June 9, 2010
On and off LTA with dept secretary
But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal Matt 6:20
authenticnow ( member #16024) posted at 12:10 AM on Friday, August 30th, 2013
DS, you are forever in my heart. Thank you for sharing your beautiful spirit with me. I will always try to live by the example you have set. I love you and miss you every day and am sorry you had to go so soon, it just doesn't seem fair.
Lighthouse Heart (original poster member #8899) posted at 5:44 AM on Saturday, September 28th, 2013
Well I have an update and it's not a super happy one.
I had been booked with a new surgeon and met with him back in mid - August. In addition to explaining the procedure and healing process he ordered further tests to be done prior to surgery so they could rule things out.
First up was blood work to make sure liver and kidney function was good. All fine there - nothing out of the ordinary. That was taken care of fairly quickly back in August.
Next up was a CT scan of the abdominal and chest area. The results from that came back on Tuesday of this week...not good. The contrast used in the CT indicates there is activity in lymph nodes in the abdomen near the pancreas. It's peri pancreatic not on the pancreas.
My surgery for Oct 1 has been cancelled - they feel the radioactive stuff would certainly drain to the area that showed in the CT and they are not prepared do deal with that in that particular surgical procedure.
So I've had further blood tests and going for abdominal ultrasound on Monday and will have a long needle abdominal biopsy done later in the week. They will take about 8 core node samples and type what this is.
Nothing is certain, I'm scared and tomorrow my brother and I are driving to see my dad and his wife to tell them what has transpired. They were aware I had something removed back in July and thought as I did back then that it would all be fine - i opted to not say anything as i didnt want to worry them and it was a matter of just ensuring it was all gone and not spread.
As things have changed, there appears to be spread and I need support and can't tell others without my father knowing everything...it has to be done.
It will be fine, I will be fine. I choose to fight and hope.
All prayers and good thoughts, mojo whatever you got are gladly accepted.
Thank you :)
I release the past so I am free to fight for my future unencumbered.
meaniemouse ( member #10798) posted at 6:51 AM on Saturday, September 28th, 2013
Lighthouse,
I'm so sorry to hear this. I will be thinking of you and praying for good news from your tests this week. Sending mucho mojo, strength and healing thoughts your way. Take care.
Act as if what you do matters. It does. William James
confused615 ( member #30826) posted at 3:04 PM on Saturday, September 28th, 2013
BS(me)44
FWH 48
4 kids
M: June 2001
D-Day: 8/10/10
..that feeling you get in your stomach, when you heart's broken. It's like all the butterflies just died.
jo2love ( member #31528) posted at 3:16 PM on Saturday, September 28th, 2013
(((LightHouse)))
Sending you strength, good thoughts, prayers, and mojo. I'm keeping you in my thoughts.
deeplysad ( member #16590) posted at 4:32 PM on Saturday, September 28th, 2013
Me: BW - I'm much too young to feel this damn old
Him: FWH - Midlife crisis with a pathetic porn wannabe
D-Day: August 2004; Lots of false R until February 2005.
nowiknow23 ( member #33226) posted at 12:03 AM on Sunday, September 29th, 2013
Sending it all your way, honey. (((((lighthouse)))))
You can call me NIK
And never grow a wishbone, daughter, where your backbone ought to be.
― Sarah McMane
purplejacket4 ( member #34262) posted at 12:54 AM on Sunday, September 29th, 2013
Me: BS 50
Her: FWS 53 (both family med MDs; together 23 years)
OW: who cares (PhD)
Dday: 10/11: 11/11 TT for months; NC 8/12
Limboconsiliationish
"band aids don't fix bullet holes" Taylor Swift
I NEVER mind medical ???
jrc1963 ( member #26531) posted at 1:00 AM on Sunday, September 29th, 2013
(((Lighthouse)))
Saying prayers for you.
Me: BSO - 56 Him: FWSO - 79 DS - 23 D-Day - 12-11-09, R - he finally came homeYour life is an Occasion. Rise to it. - Mr. Magorium, "Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium"
sheila0304 ( member #25041) posted at 2:11 AM on Sunday, September 29th, 2013
Prayers, MOJO and good thoughts.
(((LIghthouse)))
ThoughtIKnewYa ( member #18449) posted at 2:23 AM on Sunday, September 29th, 2013
jjsr ( member #34353) posted at 3:10 AM on Sunday, September 29th, 2013
Sending you good thoughts
Me: BS
Him: WS
Married since 1985
Parents to 2 adult sons and 3 of the cutest cats you have ever seen
D-day 8/6/11 Truth about ONS and 9/21/11 Truth about EA and 10/28/15 NEW dday.
Just surviving.
heartache101 ( member #26465) posted at 5:05 AM on Sunday, September 29th, 2013
Lighthouse
Senfing you kick "C" butt mojo!
Prayers doll.
There are degrees to which you let people back into your life and degrees to which you let them back into your heart-which, of course, are not the same thing
NaiveAgain ( member #20849) posted at 1:45 PM on Sunday, September 29th, 2013
(((Lighthouse)))
Sending positive thoughts and healing prayers....
Original WS D-Day July 10, 2008. Kept lying, he is gone.
New WS (2 EA's, no PA) 12-3-13
If you don't like where you are, then change it. You are not a tree.
uncertainone ( member #28108) posted at 5:42 PM on Sunday, September 29th, 2013
Sending you thoughts and strength. I'm so sorry.
Me: 37
'til the roof comes off. 'til the lights go out. 'til my legs give out, can't shut my mouth
Random thoughts ( member #2959) posted at 2:43 AM on Monday, September 30th, 2013
Prayers to you Lighthouse.
Those three words are said too much and not enough.Chasing Cars-Snow Patrol.FWW
Darkness Falls ( member #27879) posted at 2:57 AM on Monday, September 30th, 2013
Prayers and good thoughts to you.
Married -> I cheated -> We divorced -> We remarried -> Had two kids -> Now we’re miserable again
Staying together for the kids
D-day 2010
vivere ( member #34465) posted at 3:34 AM on Monday, September 30th, 2013
Good luck with your Ultrasound, Lighthouse.
I'm glad you chose to speak with all of your family. Everyone supports in their own unique way.
You're right - nothing is certain. The waiting time can be just awful. Surround yourself with love.
I am thinking of you. ((Lighthouse))
You are responsible for your own happiness :)
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