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Basal Cell Carcinoma Help
Asked by L.P. from Pittsburgh
on February 24, 2011
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First, let me say that I am so freaking sick of having moles removed and biopsied.
I am in the highest risk category for skin cancer. Red hair, light eyes, fair sk...
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- Basal cell carcinoma is benign. It's no more of a big deal than the displasia you've had removed. I had it reomoved on my face and if you have a good surgeon you ca...
- I've got the same red hair and fair skin, and have about two dozen pre-cancerous patches that I'd do well to have removed, but the procedure has become horribly expens...
- Sorry you are having to go through this, it is scary. I was diagnosed about two weeks ago with a malignant melanoma (actual skin cancer) in my right upper arm. My su...
Small Spot on leg...what Could This Be?
Asked by D.P. from Pittsburgh
on July 11, 2011
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I have a small spot on my leg. My calf actually. Kind of like a freckle but not exactly a freckle. Almost like a mole, but not a mole. It's not raised and is about...
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- I have a few of those. As long as it's not showing any of the signs of being pre-cancerous or cancerous, it's probably (gasp! dare I saw?) an age spot. Like I said, I ...
- I have so many spots, moles, etc of various sizes and shapes, I probably would not notice if I got a new one :-))) I have done mole checks with a dermatologist a coupl...
- Geez D. call the doctor! lol {{{Sorry}}}
Skin Cancer?!
Asked by D.S. from Philadelphia
on March 14, 2011
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Hi Moms!!
I had a unusual growth removed from my shoulder today that the derm thought could be a basal cell carcinoma!!! I am terrified and can not believe I have to ...
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- I know it is so hard to wait for results - but you might rest easier knowing that basal cell is the most easily detected and easily treated form of cancer. So many p...
- Hi D., Lee P posted a question like this awhile back. Maybe if you use the search button you can find it, or lists? Feel better, I, too know people who have them remo...
- Hi D., Ok - so I am in NO WAY making light of your health concern. But this is practically no big deal. My mom has had 3 or 4 basal cell carcinomas removed over t...
Seeking a Dermatologist/Arlington
Asked by P.S. from Dallas
on December 9, 2009
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I recently had a biopsy taken from my back. It showed basal cell carcinoma. (the "good" kind of cancer) It was removed the next week. It was a small area (nickel s...
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- We see Dr. Tri Nguyen at Mullanax Dermatology (http://www.mullanaxdermatology.com/) He takes lots of time with us and is a great dermatologist. His office staff a...
- Dr. Dudley Goetz on Randol Mill is incredible! I wish he was a primary care doctor! He spends SO much time with you in his room that often times there is a bit of a wa...
- It's pretty standard to pay one copay for each visit, not each procedure.
Anyone Heard of Nevus Sebaceous?
Asked by S.H. from Chicago
on September 12, 2009
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I noticed a mark on my son's head one morning when I got him up from his nap. He is 14 month old. The pediatrician said, "it's weird" and gave me fungus and eczema cr...
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- Our son was born a NS on the back of his head. Our story is quite similar to your first response. He had 2 surgeries to have it removed (due to the size) by Dr. Wagn...
- Our five year old son has a NS mark on his cheek, which he's had since birth. We have his pediatrician check it during his annual well visit. We also keep an eye on ...
- I would definatly get a second opinion! My sister's son was born with this and none of the nurses knew what is was. Her doctor told her that after puberty 1 in 10 of...
Mole on My Head
Asked by B.. from Dallas
on November 19, 2011
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I know this is not a place I should ask for medical advice. I really just want to see if someone else has experienced this. I'm still wondering, if this even warrants ...
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- I would definitely see a doctor about that. I don't mean to scare you, but what if something was going on, inside your head, in the spot that the mole is on? Maybe ...
- *****i found this after i typed this response: Free Skin Screening Clinic Are you worried about a freckle, mole or spot on your skin? Make an appointment for a fr...
- I would see a dermatologist. I would personally rather have it be "nothing" than have a problem and not have it taken care of in the earlier stages. Things like melano...
Anyone 'Donated' Cord Blood Before?
Asked by A.L. from Washington DC
on September 12, 2008
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Just wondered if anyone has donated cord blood before? Don't really see why I wouldn't do it but I guess it is just new territory so still feeling it out. Anyone wit...
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- I banked my daughter's cord blood through Viacord when she was born 17 months ago at Loudoun Hospital. My doctor was agreeable to my banking of my daughter's cord bloo...
- Actually we ended up saving our baby's cord blood due to the fact that heart problems run in my husbands family and they are doing amazing things with these cells and ...
- I did. Well, I didn't donate it - meaning I'm having it stored for my family's use. I delivered my son at Reston, and Cord Blood Resgistry is the company I used. Th...
Left Areola Itches
Asked by V.R. from Las Vegas
on March 4, 2010
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Hi mams, so I have had this Itchy feeling for about 5 months now. Now there is a red little spot on the side of the areola about the size of a dime and it looks dry ,b...
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- I have had skin cancer twice (basal cell carcinoma), and both times it presented as small, flaky spots that kept returning to my forehead. Hopefully yours will just be...
- As said,. make sure you get health insurance before going to the doctor. I called Anthem the other day and it was about $243 a month for the whole family so not that ...
- Put some lavender essential oil on it. That kills any kind of virus, bacteria or fungus plus you will smell good! (If you can mix a drop of Tea Tree oil in, all the ...
Ovarian Cyst
Asked by C.Z. from Los Angeles
on September 23, 2009
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Hi Everyone, I would like to know the outcome of any women who have had/have an ovarian cyst. I was diagnosed in May of this year and was told its the size of 1cm. My ...
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- I have to say sometimes it worries me when I see ladies seeking medical questions on this site when they have a health provider who can give them education regarding t...
- if you would like to try a homeopathic way email me back and I will give you the info pricey but worth it!
- Hi C., Yes I have had ovarian cysts since I was 30 now I am 41. The way I found out is that I had three at once and the one that was 3cm burst. This was a painful e...
Any Magic Cures?
Asked by A.P. from Janesville-Beloit
on December 21, 2011
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I'm sorry that this is not really a mom question, other than that it's about a mom :). I've been prone to canker sores every since I was a little girl. When I was a ...
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- My family has used powdered alum for 4 generations. From the grocery store spice section, if you can't find it in powdered form just use spoons to grind it down. Put...
- My grandmother told me years ago that one of her family members got a lot of canker sores when he was a child. When he was a child and went for the umteenth time to h...
- Yogurt lots and lots of yogurt, and when I do get one which I have only had one in several years (I forgot to buy yogurt for a while) I start putting on Arbonne's Reju...
