Skin Cancer?

[GoofyBritt]

Originally Posted by Breny

My mom battles it everyday. She goes almost monthly for surgeries. She has had to have her whole pinky finger and part of her hand amputated and she also has it on her head and had a huge part removed and that part has healed nicely and not a large dent it was before. She has spots removed monthly.
My dad had to have a large part of his ear taken off and the plastic surgeon made it look like you can't even tell.

My dad battles it every day, too. So did my grandpa. He's never had melanoma but he's had the others, including the kind that turns into a horn like protrusion from the skin EWW. My dad had a large part of his ear and cartilage removed as well and you can't tell he had surgery. I was impressed.

[Lisa and Pic]

Originally Posted by citygirl123

Banana Boat has a good line. I mix the dark stuff (Banana Boat) with the Jergens Natural Glow daily moistuizer. Just put 2 dabs in your hand to mix. Just make sure everything is rubbed in or you will have streaks anywhere you leave it wet. Watch to not get too much on elbows, knees, ankles and the inside of the wrist. Those dry spots take on the color and come out darker. I end up with good color and have had many people comment and ask me how to do this recently.

Yeah, it is a pain, but I just put it on my arms, legs after showering in the morning. Since the Jergens is a moisturizer and (little color) it is just like putting on lotion.

Good luck!!

I am going to have to try your mix of "stuff." Thanks for the tip about rubbing it in well. I would hate to be streaky. Ha.

[Lisa and Pic]

Originally Posted by Yorkiedaze

I had the MOHS procedure on both sides of my neck in april. The Skin Cancer Foundation - Mohs Micrographic Surgery | Mohs Surgery They cut out as much as they think would get it all, then they do the MOHS procedure on it. That takes about an hour, but be prepared to stay for 3 hours or more. If they don't get it all the first time, they do it again. All MOHS are done on the same day, so all the patients are there for the same thing, and the Dr. supplies food and drinks for everyone, but you may want to bring what you like to eat and drink. I have a two small scars on each side of my neck. First from the biopsy and the other from the MOHS procedure. I go back this month for a follow up.
Good luck to you.

Thanks for sharing your story. I will go to the docs office with lots of reading materials and thanks for the advice. Were they able to get all of yours the first time, or did you go back after they checked the slides?

[kjc]

Oh no! I'm so sorry you're going through this...glad it was caught early! Keeping you in my prayers....

[Lisa and Pic]

Originally Posted by GoofyBritt

My dad battles it every day, too. So did my grandpa. He's never had melanoma but he's had the others, including the kind that turns into a horn like protrusion from the skin EWW. My dad had a large part of his ear and cartilage removed as well and you can't tell he had surgery. I was impressed.

So sorry for your dad. It does make you wonder if there is something genetic in all of this.

[Mom2TwoYorkies]

My DH had a BCC removed on the top of his head with the MOHS procedure. They were fortunately able to remove it all with the first cut . . .but he was there for over 3 hours as an outpatient.

DH also had a BCC removed from the side of his neck a few years ago as a procedure in the dermatologist office.

DH is fair skinned, light eyes and did work outside alot and needs to remember to wear sunscreen. His parents also had the same skin cancer issues. I think it is hereditary, especially for fair skinned people.