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Title: Thanks be to God!
Post by: BlueStateSaint on February 08, 2012, 12:54:44 PM
I talked with my surgeon about 45-50 minutes ago.  No lymphoma, no cat scratch fever.  About the only thing he does know is those two little tidbits, but it's nice to get the big things out of the way.

To all who prayed for me--thank you very much.  And to The Thirce-Holy God, thank you!

I don't thank God enough for all He has done for me.  Hopefully, this will be the trend for me in the future.
Title: Re: Thanks be to God!
Post by: IassaFTots on February 08, 2012, 01:19:55 PM
Woohoo!  I couldn't open this thread fast enough when I saw the title.  I am so very happy for you!
Title: Re: Thanks be to God!
Post by: Eupher on February 08, 2012, 01:23:51 PM
Am very much relieved for you, BSS.  :cheersmate:
Title: Re: Thanks be to God!
Post by: debk on February 08, 2012, 01:41:06 PM
Wonderful news!!!

 :yahoo: :yahoo: :yahoo:
Title: Re: Thanks be to God!
Post by: Gina on February 08, 2012, 03:05:20 PM
 :cheersmate: :cheersmate: :cheersmate: :cheersmate: :cheersmate: :cheersmate: :cheersmate: :cheersmate:  Great news!!!!  such a relief! :hyper:
Title: Re: Thanks be to God!
Post by: BlueStateSaint on February 09, 2012, 09:22:59 AM
My wife informed me last evening that the surgeon mentioned "squamus-cell carcinoma" to her as a possibility, but she never informed me of this.  It doesn't matter--no cancer period.

Gina-- :-*

Dek, same for you.  Iassa and Euph-- :cheersmate:
Title: Re: Thanks be to God!
Post by: Gina on February 09, 2012, 09:33:17 AM
My wife informed me last evening that the surgeon mentioned "squamus-cell carcinoma" to her as a possibility, but she never informed me of this.  It doesn't matter--no cancer period.

Gina-- :-*

Dek, same for you.  Iassa and Euph-- :cheersmate:

HUBBY just had basal cell whatever frozen from his hand? 
Title: Re: Thanks be to God!
Post by: Chris_ on February 09, 2012, 09:39:08 AM
Awesome news. :yahoo:
Title: Re: Thanks be to God!
Post by: Eupher on February 09, 2012, 10:18:27 AM
Squamous cell carcinoma IS a cancer, BSS.

We're talking skin-type cancers. Ranked from most severe and potentially life-threatening to less than that, they are:

Melanoma - this is one not to mess with. It can kill you graveyard dead if not treated in time, because it metastisizes and tends to be aggressive.

Squamous - this one is potentially serious. In a small percentage of cases, it spreads and yes, can kill you. But normally, just excising it does the trick. The surgeon has to make sure he gets it all.

Basal cell - the worst this can do when it's finally treated (and yes, it can kill you in extreme, very rare cases) is create a gash or hole that isn't real pleasant because of the sheer amount of meat that they have to take out to make sure they get it all. But it's slow growing and not aggressive - usually. I had one (a spot about a quarter inch) removed from above my right eye. The surgeon took out a chunk of meat about 2 inches across. After healing, I got a nice scar running through my eyebrow and half my forehead.

Title: Re: Thanks be to God!
Post by: Gina on February 09, 2012, 11:06:56 AM
After healing, I got a nice scar running through my eyebrow and half my forehead.



I shall forever think of you as (http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vIyp16B-DuE/TY7louisKqI/AAAAAAAAACQ/ZiQqtVz9PPw/s1600/scarface-movie-300x300-2009-01-02.jpg)  blowing a horn  :-*
Title: Re: Thanks be to God!
Post by: Eupher on February 09, 2012, 11:23:34 AM
I shall forever think of you as (http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vIyp16B-DuE/TY7louisKqI/AAAAAAAAACQ/ZiQqtVz9PPw/s1600/scarface-movie-300x300-2009-01-02.jpg)  blowing a horn  :-*

You'd better.   :shame:  And it might be best to remember that I've got a loaded M16A1 with an M203 grenade launcher attached to it right behind me on that wall.   :whistling: 
Title: Re: Thanks be to God!
Post by: BlueStateSaint on February 09, 2012, 01:20:00 PM
Squamous cell carcinoma IS a cancer, BSS.

I know that.  Seeing that the other option was "lymphoma," that makes two cancers they were looking for.
Title: Re: Thanks be to God!
Post by: obumazombie on February 14, 2012, 03:07:12 AM

Quote from: BlueStateSaint

"I don't thank God enough for all He has done for me.  Hopefully, this will be the trend for me in the future."

I relate to that. Some daily events will trigger me to thank the Lord, but, as you say, not enough.