The last few years have been eventful! Open Heart By-Pass Surgery! PVC's in my heart! Ultrasounds for Liver & Spleen! A broken tooth & new bridge for my dentist! And now, a new venture, the BIG C!
I always was one to "burn" in the sun. As a kid, especially while coaching for over 30 years, and just being outdoors! RED FACE & SUN BURN! Now, at age 60, the results are a battle with skin cancer.
Fortunately, I do not think it is that bad! Here is what I learned today.
One mark is "Basal Cell". The other "Squamous Cell". The information seams to point to removal without to much of a problem. Take a look at the website I have marked for more information. The procedure that is most often used is called "Mohs Surgery" (this surgery is used for both Basal & Squamous Cells)
The numbers are interesting! They say about 1 in 5 will develop skin cancer in their lifetime! (Any lottery I didn't want to win!) Another good number is 99% cure rate! I like that one!!!
Next week I find out when we will schedule surgery and more on the type of surgery I will have!
Stay tuned as we learn together! There is more battles ahead for this 60 year old!! And I'm sure, if you are ready this blog, you have stories too!!
