Deanna, a good post and thank you. It sure makes one stop and think about things. Just so glad things did not turn out worse.
Regards,
Crackleback (Bob A)
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Deanna, a good post and thank you. It sure makes one stop and think about things. Just so glad things did not turn out worse.
Regards,
Crackleback (Bob A)
Ladyfisher,
I read your article with interest after having lost a cousin a few seasons ago to Melanoma. Horrid disease to have to deal with.
Thank you for being so candid and generous as to share much personal info. I know many who would not. Vanity, I guess..but understandable.
I hope all will come around well for you. There are many lessons here, especially since we spend all of our time on the water.
My very best to you ....and your "roommate." *G*
Jeremy.
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thanks Deanna - just the kick I needed
Year and a half back I had 2 atypical moles removed - clean bill on test results. Photos were taken of the ones the dermatologist was concerned about.
Well, no growth / changes .... phew...
thanks again
darrell,
Deanna,
I know you were hesitant to say anything about this. But far from a pity feeling for you, I have the deepest respect and admiration possible. By making yourself vulnerable to the masses, you have undoubtedly saved someones life today.
Betty
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Trouts don't live in ugly places
Deanna, So very glad to hear the last one helped so much. Once the swelling goes down you will be back to your beautiful self and the eye lid lift will take at least 10 years off... Believe me I do know all about ignoring signs and am very lucky to be in as good of health as I currently am considering how long I ignored the "signs"... Perhaps others will get check ups for other types of the desease too. They can do some wonderful things these days if we just get the jump on this stuff with some early detection. Thanks for sharing your experience...warmest regards,...Bob
Glad you shared your battle with all. My Great Grandma died of skin cancer. Since I have lived in Arizona, I know that skin cancer is even more of a serious problem.
Even with wearing a hat. There is now a 78 SPF sun screen out. We should do all we can to prevent this. Even despite the prevention
some of us are starting to show the signs of earlier abuse on our skin (since I have been an outdorsman & fly fisherman from early on !!! My wife is even more susseptable as a red head !!! My father-in-law was a BLM & rengeland officer for the state, & to this day still has cancer being cut off.
God bless Deanna, & tight lines !!!
Deanna,
I am glad you are getting better. Both you and Jim remain in my prayers. My father will be 74 in December. He has been a welder and sold welding equipment all of his life. From time to time he has small, benign tumors removed from his eyelids and nose. They are the result of years of arc welding. I also get small benign growths on the hands and fingers. We believe that they come from handling of uranium densified ammunition in the U.S. Army. Getting Uncle Sam to own up to that is another thing. Of course all those sun burns as a kid don't help either.
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Eric "nighthawk"
When asked how he felt during his first American space walk Astronaut Edward White responded "I feel red, white and blue all over".
This is the very first time I post a reply on FAOL and I find it only apropriate to post it on this subject about Ladyfisher's close call with the "Big C". When I was 30 yrs. old I had a small mole removed. It itched and had a slight redness surrounding it. Irregular borders too. Result, melanoma. Thank God (and I mean that) we caught it just in the beginning. No problem. Now I'm 46. I believe that we as outdoorsmen (and women) not only have to be aware ourselves, but also instill in our kids the importance of sunscreen, hats and eye protection (even though many teenagers are reluctant) so as that they don't have the same problem as us.
Kudos for Ladyfisher, a courageous lady
Eric Freeman,
Happy to hear you are doing well. Welcome to the board. I think you will like it here.
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Eric "nighthawk"
When asked how he felt during his first American space walk Astronaut Edward White responded "I feel red, white and blue all over".
Ladyfisher, thanks for sharing your story about the most important subject for the fly fisherman. I have had melanoma and basel cancer - not fun. I have shared your story with family and friends.
Thanks again for sharing, God bless you and may you have the best fishing season ever.
Armand J. Courchaine
Marlborough, MA