In need of LoT mojo!

[RStar]

I mentioned a while back that I was diagnosed with skin cancer. It's invasive melanoma, stage 1B (1.4 cm deep). It's an early stage, so I have a high survival rate. invasive melinoma is the kind that can spread into the body, and is the deadliest form of skin cancer.

On Monday the 16th I will be having some lymph nodes removed to see if it has spread. Also, they will be removing more of the skin on my back where the tumor was, to get get clean margins to be sure they get all of the cancer cells from the site.

I'm sure some of you know what I may be going through when told you have cancer, but I do have a very good prognosis at this point. This lymph node test will give a more precise prognosis. If they are clear of cancer cells, it's the best prognosis. Not 100% that I'm cancer free, but at least the chance of it popping up internally is reduced to the single digits. I will need to go get checked by the dermatoligist every 3 months for the first year, every 6 months for the rest of my life (a small price to pay).

So, your mojo/good thoughts/vibes/prayers worked so well for my wife, I thought I'd solicite some for myself. I'm not the type of guy to ask for help for myself, but I've learned humility as I've gotten older and with everything going on in my life lately.

I thank each and every one of you for your support, I'm proud to call you my friends.


{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}

Bob

[Betty]

Sending good thoughts your way - and glad to hear the prognosis is good. Once the procedure is done on Monday, how long will you have to wait for results?

And this is a reminder to get that spot on my back checked out as well.

[Moonliner]

They say beauty is only skin deep, here's hoping ugly is as well.

Buckets of Mojo coming your way...

[Stan4dSteph]

Best wishes on a successful procedure and speedy recovery, Rstar.

[flippyshark]

RStar - Your positive attitude is honestly amazing. Huge flippyhugs from Florida!

[LSPoorEeyorick]

Sending best wishes for health and recovery!

[lashbear]

And helpful Down-under hugs for you too.

(no, not there...)

[BarTopDancer]

good thoughts for you!


FVCK YOU CANCER! GO AWAY!

[cirquelover]

I am glad the prognosis is good, sending good mojo your way for Monday.

It's good that you caught this now, I really need to get my husband in to be checked too.

I hope Monday goes quick and easy and all results are favorable. hang in there

[Cadaverous Pallor]

RStar - best of luck. My sis-in-law had a battle with melanoma and it wasn't easy. Modern medicine is amazing. May your doctors be smart and capable!