back from holiday but . . .
Suestpeters
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Hi guys -
I didn't say anything before I went on holiday but I had a biopsy a few days before I left, saw the Consultant yesterday who very gently tells me that I have Malignant Melanoma, but with a good prognosis as we found it early. More minor surgery in the next few days.
It came as a bit of a shock as I wasn't expecting the news, thankfully I did take great care in the sun whilst away so I suppose the thought was lurking somewhere in the back of my mind.
I'm feeling positive but just wanted to let you guys know that I may not be around as much as I was until I get my head around this latest piece of news. I do hope you didn't mind me posting this latest, non arthritic development - sharing is helping.
I do hope you are all staying strong, and positive, and thanks just for being here!
Love Sue
I didn't say anything before I went on holiday but I had a biopsy a few days before I left, saw the Consultant yesterday who very gently tells me that I have Malignant Melanoma, but with a good prognosis as we found it early. More minor surgery in the next few days.
It came as a bit of a shock as I wasn't expecting the news, thankfully I did take great care in the sun whilst away so I suppose the thought was lurking somewhere in the back of my mind.
I'm feeling positive but just wanted to let you guys know that I may not be around as much as I was until I get my head around this latest piece of news. I do hope you didn't mind me posting this latest, non arthritic development - sharing is helping.
I do hope you are all staying strong, and positive, and thanks just for being here!
Love Sue
Fiddler, my lovely boy for 28 glorious years : 1981-2009
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Oh Sue we dont mind one bit...no wonder you are in shock...but good for you getting it seen to.
So many of us ignore these things me included.
I do wish you well and like they have said its has been found early.
Please let us know how you get on ((((()))) xxLove
Barbara0 -
Oh Sue I am so sorry to hear your news but I am pleased that it has been caught early and that the prognosis is good.
Thinking of you.
Tilly xxx0 -
Thank you Barbara, Tillytop - will stay in touch - and thank you for the gentle hugs - so very much appreciated both of you.
(((((hug)))))
Sue
Fiddler, my lovely boy for 28 glorious years : 1981-20090 -
Sorry to hear your news,will be with you all the way.(((())))Mig0
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They've caught it early - good. A few years ago Ma had one of these on her nose, that was removed in a few hours (including a lunch break while tests were done, it was weird eating sandwiches with her mid-op, she was ravenous!) and she's been OK ever since. Well done to you with being sensble with the sun whilst away - that was smart. You take as much time as you need but the good news is that it's being dealt with and with minor surgery too. We'll be here whenever you need us, OK? ((())) DDHave you got the despatches? No, I always walk like this. Eddie Braben0
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Thanks DD - and Mig
I had to smile when I read about your mum :-)
Love Sue
Fiddler, my lovely boy for 28 glorious years : 1981-20090 -
The very best of luck in getting that sorted. Lots of love and hugs will be sent your way to help you through it. LV xxHey little fighter, things will get brighter0
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I'm sorry to hear this, Sue, but I'm glad you have good reason to feel positive.
No apologies needed. Come here as and when you like. We might be called 'Arthritis Care' but we care for the whole person not just the arthritic bits.
I hope it all goes very well. Have a few more from me. ((()))If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you.
Steven Wright0 -
Hi Sue,
Sorry about this news, but the others are right -- it's good the melanoma's been caught early, and positive thinking will see you through
Best wishes,
PhoebePsA (psoriatic arthritis) and other things since 1990. Happy to help when I can :-)0 -
Hey Sue no need for apologies I did that the other night when I posted you have probably been on here a lot longer than me so you know the support you get(and if the boot was on)..........sorry about the news you got but so glad about the prognosis it is great what they can do these days let us know how you go........((((())))s........tc.......Marie xxSmile a while and while you smile
smile another smile and soon there
will be miles and miles of smiles
just because you smiled I wish your
day is full of Smiles0 -
Oh bless don’t be sorry – been there in 1999 I know you will go through every emotion for a while but we are all different, me I was robotic had the biopsy flew to Germany same day on business would not talk about it got the results had the op back at work within 2 weeks still wouldn’t talk about it, around 6 weeks after the op I woke up in the early hours of the morning and needed to know EVERYTHING keep your contact phone number handy one day you may need it. Good luck xxxx0
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Hi Sue
I am sorry to hear your news, but am glad that your doctor has given you a good prognosis.
This forum is such a good support, no matter what the problem there is always someone on hand with a supportive word.
Take care xx
NB0 -
Thanks everyone, which I could hug you all personally - I'm one of those n people who need to have company and to share these things - thank you all for being the wonderful people you are. Will keep you posted.
Much love and more hugggggs
Sue x
Fiddler, my lovely boy for 28 glorious years : 1981-20090 -
Hi Sue, I'm sorry to hear this. It's good you got it looked at early, and the prognosis is good. Of course it will take time to get your head around it.
Please take care of you,
Fondest wishes,
Numpty0 -
Thank you Numpty - Sue
Fiddler, my lovely boy for 28 glorious years : 1981-20090 -
Sorry to hear this, but it's good that they caught it early. take good care of yourself /hug0
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