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If You Have a Prayer to Spare...

Posted: Wed May 03, 2023 6:58 am
by Rafe
A biopsy report came back April 20 and showed I have squamous cell carcinoma in a small tumor. This isn't a really serious form of skin cancer, like melanoma, but more serious than the basal cell splotches I've had removed in the past. I go under the knife tomorrow to remove it, some surrounding tissue, and maybe other stuff. There'll be more tests later to see if it's spread anywhere else.

The timing isn't great because Bidenflation has hurt our budget, and this will eat up the deductible and may chew up the max annual out-of-pocket on the ol' insurance.

A "silver" Obamacare plan with pretty basic and lame HMO coverage combining with Uncle Joe's complete mismanagement of our economy. Thankyouverymuch.

But if you kind and kindred-spirit folks could spare a very brief word with the Almighty on our behalf (the dear wife is more worried about it than I am), it will be greatly appreciated and reciprocated as needed.

Adding: Teach your children and grandchildren that sun block is critical when spending any length of time outdoors. Combined with the basal carcinoma spots I've had shaved off in the past, I'm convinced this is the result of a pre-adult life spent getting sunburned frequently. Back in the day, there was "suntan lotion," not sunblock, and only sissies slathered that stuff on just to go outside. :???:

Re: If You Have a Prayer to Spare...

Posted: Wed May 03, 2023 7:13 am
by cmgee67
Prayers friend!

Re: If You Have a Prayer to Spare...

Posted: Wed May 03, 2023 10:18 am
by rtschl
Praying...

Re: If You Have a Prayer to Spare...

Posted: Wed May 03, 2023 10:45 am
by mayor
Prayers ascending.

Re: If You Have a Prayer to Spare...

Posted: Wed May 03, 2023 1:08 pm
by carlson1
Will be praying for you and your family as they help you go through the process.

Re: If You Have a Prayer to Spare...

Posted: Wed May 03, 2023 2:06 pm
by Rafe
Many, many thanks, my friends.

Re: If You Have a Prayer to Spare...

Posted: Wed May 03, 2023 2:44 pm
by mbschne
Prayers sent.

Re: If You Have a Prayer to Spare...

Posted: Wed May 03, 2023 3:18 pm
by RPBrown
Prayers for a good outcome

Re: If You Have a Prayer to Spare...

Posted: Wed May 03, 2023 5:12 pm
by Grayling813
Praying for healing

Re: If You Have a Prayer to Spare...

Posted: Wed May 03, 2023 7:04 pm
by RKirkwood
Praying for you!

Re: If You Have a Prayer to Spare...

Posted: Wed May 03, 2023 9:41 pm
by The Annoyed Man
Will do. I hope everything heals quickly.

Re: If You Have a Prayer to Spare...

Posted: Wed May 03, 2023 9:46 pm
by puma guy
Praying for the very best outcome.

Re: If You Have a Prayer to Spare...

Posted: Sun May 07, 2023 1:58 pm
by Rafe
Thanks all! A little prayer always helps. The procedure went exactly as expected; no glitches, no complications. Feeling pretty much back to normal(ish) today with the only continuing chore being to change the dressing a couple of times per day because some seepage is ongoing, and I'm sleeping in a recliner to keep me in a fixed position and prevent me from rolling over and squirming around. But all turned out well!

Re: If You Have a Prayer to Spare...

Posted: Mon May 08, 2023 1:54 pm
by RoyGBiv
Excellent news!! Glad to hear it. :hurry:

Re: If You Have a Prayer to Spare...

Posted: Mon May 08, 2023 2:11 pm
by Rafe
Thanks, Roy. My DW says I'm back to being my annoying self. (I keep telling her TAM has trademark on that, but she doesn't listen.)