Black Ribbon
The Color Of My Ribbon Is Black19 total reviews
Comment from LateBloomer
Hello Brett, you wrote this story over a year ago, so I hope that you are doing well and the cancer is being held at bay. Of special note:
Unfortunately, that would allow the tumor six more weeks of growth time prior to it bring removed. Not my preference.
(I can relate to above. I had renal cell stabe 3b cancer, and the pre-surgery testing took three months. Meanwhile cancer is growing. There's has got to be a better way.)
What actually pulled me into your story was the photo. I used that photo several years ago to write a poem. The photo is most colorful and beautiful. Helvi2 is a talented artist.
A story of purpose and value. Thank you for sharing. Keep the blue waters flowing. LateBloomer
Brett, I'm feeling confident that your story will send at least one person, perhaps more, to their doctor for a skin scan.
reply by the author on 02-Apr-2022
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Hello Brett, you wrote this story over a year ago, so I hope that you are doing well and the cancer is being held at bay. Of special note:
Unfortunately, that would allow the tumor six more weeks of growth time prior to it bring removed. Not my preference.
(I can relate to above. I had renal cell stabe 3b cancer, and the pre-surgery testing took three months. Meanwhile cancer is growing. There's has got to be a better way.)
What actually pulled me into your story was the photo. I used that photo several years ago to write a poem. The photo is most colorful and beautiful. Helvi2 is a talented artist.
A story of purpose and value. Thank you for sharing. Keep the blue waters flowing. LateBloomer
Brett, I'm feeling confident that your story will send at least one person, perhaps more, to their doctor for a skin scan.
Comment Written 01-Apr-2022
reply by the author on 02-Apr-2022
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Appreciate the review. Have three more tumors in left arm. That makes six total.
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Brett, take care of yourself. Be well.
Stand strong. LateBloomer
Comment from BethShelby
I was shocked when you first mentioned the word cancer because it it a scary word. When I learned it was basal cell shin cancer, I relaxed. These are usually so common and easily treated they aren't sometime most people give a lot of thought. When I met the man I married in 1954, he had them on both ears. Over the years, he must have had several hundred on all parts of his body, his face, nose and ears. Some became other types than basal cell. At least two were melonomas. Still he lived to be nearly 88 and didn't die from skin cancer, I wouldn't worry too much if I were you. Just get them treated. Almost everyone I know has dealt with a few of these.
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2021
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I was shocked when you first mentioned the word cancer because it it a scary word. When I learned it was basal cell shin cancer, I relaxed. These are usually so common and easily treated they aren't sometime most people give a lot of thought. When I met the man I married in 1954, he had them on both ears. Over the years, he must have had several hundred on all parts of his body, his face, nose and ears. Some became other types than basal cell. At least two were melonomas. Still he lived to be nearly 88 and didn't die from skin cancer, I wouldn't worry too much if I were you. Just get them treated. Almost everyone I know has dealt with a few of these.
Comment Written 15-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2021
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Appreciate your supportive comments.
Comment from nancy_e_davis
I have had several removed over the years. The first one was on the bridge of my nose. Then I had several on my forearms. I was always a sun worshiper. Loved to bee out in the sun. A few years ago the doctor lasered a bunch of suspect spots on my exposed areas. Hopefully he got them all. He has quit coming to town now. We don't have a skin specialist of our own and I am unable to travel. This will be helpful to many, I know. My husband had several removed from his back.Good job, Brett. Nancy:)
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2021
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I have had several removed over the years. The first one was on the bridge of my nose. Then I had several on my forearms. I was always a sun worshiper. Loved to bee out in the sun. A few years ago the doctor lasered a bunch of suspect spots on my exposed areas. Hopefully he got them all. He has quit coming to town now. We don't have a skin specialist of our own and I am unable to travel. This will be helpful to many, I know. My husband had several removed from his back.Good job, Brett. Nancy:)
Comment Written 13-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2021
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Appreciate your supportive comments.
Comment from Pam (respa)
-It is a very nice image, Brett, and
I appreciate you sharing your story.
-I had a small place on my face
that I really didn't think about,
but when I had my exam with
the dermatologist, she did a biopsy.
-She detected some cells and wanted
me to see a surgeon specializing in this.
-I had the MOHS surgery done, and they
got everything after the second try.
-I was also told by my dermatologist
that being out in the sun as a kid
results in issues as an adult.
-I am sorry you are having to go
through so many of them. Are they
doing all of them at once?
-I was told that this is a very slow
growing cancer, and I hope that
is the case for you.
-Thoughts are with you, and
I am glad you make people
aware of this; you never know
who you may end up helping.
-Take care and be well.
that
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2021
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-It is a very nice image, Brett, and
I appreciate you sharing your story.
-I had a small place on my face
that I really didn't think about,
but when I had my exam with
the dermatologist, she did a biopsy.
-She detected some cells and wanted
me to see a surgeon specializing in this.
-I had the MOHS surgery done, and they
got everything after the second try.
-I was also told by my dermatologist
that being out in the sun as a kid
results in issues as an adult.
-I am sorry you are having to go
through so many of them. Are they
doing all of them at once?
-I was told that this is a very slow
growing cancer, and I hope that
is the case for you.
-Thoughts are with you, and
I am glad you make people
aware of this; you never know
who you may end up helping.
-Take care and be well.
that
Comment Written 13-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2021
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Appreciate your supportive comments.
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You are very welcome. I hope all goes well for you.
Comment from Mary Shifman
I'm sorry that you're experiencing this terrible disease and I hope it all turns out well for you. Thank you for posting this information so that we know what the symptoms. Prayers and blessings.
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2021
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I'm sorry that you're experiencing this terrible disease and I hope it all turns out well for you. Thank you for posting this information so that we know what the symptoms. Prayers and blessings.
Comment Written 12-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2021
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Appreciate your supportive comments.
Comment from lyenochka
Thank you for sharing your journey with us! I was told by Judiverse and Jannypan to read your informative post and hope your skin cancer will be completely removed and that there won't be any metastasis! My husband had the same and it was completely removed and his dermatologist joked that it was "rust" as she sees it so often among her older patients. Keep us posted about the results in December!
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2021
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Thank you for sharing your journey with us! I was told by Judiverse and Jannypan to read your informative post and hope your skin cancer will be completely removed and that there won't be any metastasis! My husband had the same and it was completely removed and his dermatologist joked that it was "rust" as she sees it so often among her older patients. Keep us posted about the results in December!
Comment Written 12-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2021
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Appreciate your supportive comments. Will do.
Comment from Spitfire
First, I'm sorry this problem is plaguing you. It's good the doctors can cite the contributing factors leading to your cancer. The survival rate is good. I would be alarmed too if I had to wait so long for the results. Thanks for posting the signs. Keep up in the know.
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2021
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First, I'm sorry this problem is plaguing you. It's good the doctors can cite the contributing factors leading to your cancer. The survival rate is good. I would be alarmed too if I had to wait so long for the results. Thanks for posting the signs. Keep up in the know.
Comment Written 12-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2021
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Apprreciate your supportive comments.
Comment from country ranch writer
My brother had skin cancer as he used to be a sub worshiper in his younger years he had several skin cancers on his face removed an had skin from his hip replace the patches removed.
I am so sorry you have to go through all this hassle having these cancers showing up everywhere. I pray to God for your safe recoveries from all theses surgeries you have to have.
It hard when they keep postponing surgery I keep doing it. I get mad when they do that !
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2021
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My brother had skin cancer as he used to be a sub worshiper in his younger years he had several skin cancers on his face removed an had skin from his hip replace the patches removed.
I am so sorry you have to go through all this hassle having these cancers showing up everywhere. I pray to God for your safe recoveries from all theses surgeries you have to have.
It hard when they keep postponing surgery I keep doing it. I get mad when they do that !
Comment Written 12-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2021
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Appreciate your supportive comments. Having to wait so long for surgery is the pits.
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They postponed my knee surgery so many times now they think it might be in January around the 12th.
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They postponed my knee surgery so many times now they think it might be in January around the 12th.
Comment from barbara.wilkey
Thank you for sharing. I am a breast cancer survivor, but to be honest I am always looking over my shoulder wondering where it's going to show up next. My grandma and Mom both struggle skin cancer. I worry about that too, because I was one of those gals who sunbathed, using only baby oil, back before anybody used sunscreen. Grandma and Mom are blue-eyed and blonde. I take after my dad, brown-eyed and dark brown hair, now mostly gray. LOL I'm hoping that helps, probably not. I will pray for you.
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2021
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Thank you for sharing. I am a breast cancer survivor, but to be honest I am always looking over my shoulder wondering where it's going to show up next. My grandma and Mom both struggle skin cancer. I worry about that too, because I was one of those gals who sunbathed, using only baby oil, back before anybody used sunscreen. Grandma and Mom are blue-eyed and blonde. I take after my dad, brown-eyed and dark brown hair, now mostly gray. LOL I'm hoping that helps, probably not. I will pray for you.
Comment Written 12-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2021
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Appreciate your supportive comments.
Comment from Judy Lawless
Sorry to hear you are going through this, Brett. As we age and acquire all sorts of spots, it's always a little concerning to think some of them might be cancer. My husband has has a few small ones removed and treated. His daughter had a large one on her forearm a number of years ago. She had it removed and has been cancer-free for several years. Best wishes to you.
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2021
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Sorry to hear you are going through this, Brett. As we age and acquire all sorts of spots, it's always a little concerning to think some of them might be cancer. My husband has has a few small ones removed and treated. His daughter had a large one on her forearm a number of years ago. She had it removed and has been cancer-free for several years. Best wishes to you.
Comment Written 12-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2021
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Appreciate your supportive comments.