Members BP90 Posted June 30, 2006 Members Share Posted June 30, 2006 I wish you the best of luck Jeff.... You're good {censored} and I hope things work out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TheAtomicJeff Posted June 30, 2006 Author Members Share Posted June 30, 2006 Thank B! I'll be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 4Kenoath Posted June 30, 2006 Members Share Posted June 30, 2006 Originally posted by TheAtomicJeff They offered the cream on the Actinin Keratosis but the only guarantee is surgury. I need to be guaranteed. But thanks for the advice. I hate to tell you this, but that guarantee means nothing from the experience my uncle's had (he died last year btw). The medical establishment call no relapse within 5 years "cured"...when cancers regularly comeback after that.Another disturbing factor (I researched this a while back due to my own fair skin) is that there is strong evidence (and some doctors will back this up) that surgery increases the risk of the skin cancers metastising into the body, and perhaps increases the likelihood of encouraging more skin cancers appearing. This happened to my uncle twice...he succumbed to the second one. Seriously, my motto is avoid surgery for any forms of cancer at all costs...I've had experienced hospital nurses tell me the same.Sorry, can't recall references to direct you to, but a decent search should find info on it.Another thing which is good news, is that there's also been a study that shows if you protect damaged skin heavily from sunlight, over time, you can actually reverse the damage and skin cancer recurrence. I've got the whitest legs on the planet, but that's ok by me as I've had moles on my legs completely disappear over time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Elliott Damage Posted June 30, 2006 Members Share Posted June 30, 2006 Best wishes Jeff, I hope everything turns out ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MonkeyKnifeFighter Posted June 30, 2006 Members Share Posted June 30, 2006 Hey Jeff,Here's hoping for a smooth recovery. ~MkF!"Long lasting!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TheAtomicJeff Posted June 30, 2006 Author Members Share Posted June 30, 2006 Originally posted by 4Kenoath I hate to tell you this, but that guarantee means nothing from the experience my uncle's had (he died last year btw). The medical establishment call no relapse within 5 years "cured"...when cancers regularly comeback after that. Another disturbing factor (I researched this a while back due to my own fair skin) is that there is strong evidence (and some doctors will back this up) that surgery increases the risk of the skin cancers metastising into the body, and perhaps increases the likelihood of encouraging more skin cancers appearing. Well, I look at this way: I know I have it now so I'm going to trust a specialist, you know? There's stronger evidence that if left untreated, it gets worse.Thanks E.D. and MonkeyKnifeFighter. LMAO at Skip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DaSkip Posted June 30, 2006 Members Share Posted June 30, 2006 Originally posted by TheAtomicJeff Thank B! I'll be fine. F**k the Cancer...I'll kick your ass. You know you have a cubbyhole with me mang. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 4Kenoath Posted June 30, 2006 Members Share Posted June 30, 2006 Originally posted by TheAtomicJeff Well, I look at this way: I know I have it now so I'm going to trust a specialist, you know. There's stronger evidence that if left untreated, it gets worse. I wasn't recommending no treatment.There are some pretty amazing herbal type treatments out there. I tried Ganozhi mushroom cream on one on my arm, and in about 3 weeks I peeled the scab off and it was like there had never been a cancer there...new skin...amazing.Anyway, just indicating other possibilites. I guess the other thing about my uncle was he had so much surgery etc that he was more scar tissue than normal skin...not a great road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TheAtomicJeff Posted June 30, 2006 Author Members Share Posted June 30, 2006 I hear ya and appreciate the advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Wood Chuck Posted June 30, 2006 Members Share Posted June 30, 2006 Originally posted by TheAtomicJeff Stay out of those damn things. I've owned one since 1990 and used it heavily until 2003 when I was diagnosed with Basal Cell Carcinoma and had it surgically removed. I had biospies done on Monday for two other suspicious areas. The one on my arm is Actinin Kerotosis, a precancerous condition. The other one on my chest near my shoulder is Squamous Cell Carcinoma. More surgeries on July 21st. Free tanning bed available in the Dallas area for anyone who wants to come get it. holy {censored}! i had two biopsies removed from mychest. waited two weeks for the results, i havetanned heavily my whole life, no sun screen,like an idiot. no more thoughj, turned out all right this time but..........jeff, all the best to youbro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TheAtomicJeff Posted June 30, 2006 Author Members Share Posted June 30, 2006 Thanks Ice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DaSkip Posted June 30, 2006 Members Share Posted June 30, 2006 You know I was kiddin', right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members itstartsstoppin Posted June 30, 2006 Members Share Posted June 30, 2006 sorry to hear that, i hope you have a quick recovery after the surgery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TheAtomicJeff Posted June 30, 2006 Author Members Share Posted June 30, 2006 Originally posted by itstartsstoppin sorry to hear that, i hope you have a quick recovery after the surgery. Thank you, sir. Originally posted by DaSkip You know I was kiddin', right? LOL, of course! You don't even have to ask.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rob Eadgbe Posted June 30, 2006 Members Share Posted June 30, 2006 Get better soon or I'm comin' down there and kickin' your ass... Be strong buddy. Best wishes. I'll be thinkin' of you often, my brother from another mother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Remedy Posted June 30, 2006 Members Share Posted June 30, 2006 Scariest thread title award. I wish you good health - the human body/spirit is resilient:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members capnbringdown Posted June 30, 2006 Members Share Posted June 30, 2006 Seriously though, use that spray {censored} instead of a tanning bed. Probably less expensive then buying a bed or renting the space.My dad had skin cancer but he recovered from it, though that was from working outside for like 30 years. He had to get it frozen off, which always seemed a little {censored}ed up, but I guess it beats the alternative.If it makes you feel any better, I have a small growth on my foot (doctor said it was a fatty corpasule) and a weird rash on my foot that won't go away, but I don't think its anything serious. Going to the dermatologist in a week or two (first appointment available) just to be on the safe side. Good luck on your recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members peterregiel Posted June 30, 2006 Members Share Posted June 30, 2006 I think the real question is what would happen if your skin cancer got skin cancer? Would you be "That's my bitch motha{censored}a!" because of the new competition, or "I knew you had to move on, baby. That shiznit was over between youse and me." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members joncyberboy Posted June 30, 2006 Members Share Posted June 30, 2006 Originally posted by TheAtomicJeff Do it. She may look beautiful now but she might regret it later. I used to think I looked good too but now I'm paying for it. When I pulled the bandage off of my face after my first surgery three years ago and saw stitches that looked like Frankenstein to me, I knew my tanning days were over and that I'd have to be cautious in the future. I'm going to take a sledgehammer to the tanning bed this weekend. It's not the tanning bed you wanna smash up, its the culture we have of 'Tan=Sexy'.Hope you get well man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Narcosynthesis Posted June 30, 2006 Members Share Posted June 30, 2006 I hope you get everything sorted out and are clear of any cancer soonI have never really understood the need for getting tanned, the risks of skin cancer and getting burnt in the sun (or sunbeds) put me off, plus the fact it ages your skin a lot quicker - look at all the older women who have been out in the sun keeping a tan most of their life who now have horrible wrinkley skin and look 20 years older than they areIf you want to look tanned, you get lots of sprays and creams now to do the job safely, sounds like a much better plan to meI will stick to hiding inside and my nice pale skin David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dr. Tweedbucket Posted June 30, 2006 Members Share Posted June 30, 2006 Originally posted by TheAtomicJeff Stay out of those damn things. I've owned one since 1990 and used it heavily until 2003 when I was diagnosed with Basal Cell Carcinoma and had it surgically removed. I had biospies done on Monday for two other suspicious areas. The one on my arm is Actinin Kerotosis, a precancerous condition. The other one on my chest near my shoulder is Squamous Cell Carcinoma. More surgeries on July 21st. Free tanning bed available in the Dallas area for anyone who wants to come get it. I lived in Dallas thoughout my 20s and early 30s. It wasn't so much tanning beds, but just laying in the sun and around the pool that could do me in. I had some awesome tans, but now worry that it may come back to haunt me. I am 48 now, and so far, so good. Good luck to you and thanks for the warnings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members franjo Posted June 30, 2006 Members Share Posted June 30, 2006 dear atomic jeff, keep it up, man! a good friend of ours has skin cancer for decades and is simply doing well. she calculates on stationary treatment every few years and then get on with the show. by the way, sunbathing in germany may be way different than in texas. all the best wishes for Your recovery! franjo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TheAtomicJeff Posted June 30, 2006 Author Members Share Posted June 30, 2006 Thanks everyone = you guys are the greatest! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BR4D Posted June 30, 2006 Members Share Posted June 30, 2006 Sorry to hear that, Jeff. You'll be in my thoughts and prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members geddyentwistle Posted June 30, 2006 Members Share Posted June 30, 2006 okay, time for the official medical lecture For most cancers, survival and such are looked at in terms of 5 year survival...this doesn't apply here as for skin cancers, by far the most common types are basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas, and those are almost all completely cured with surgery, unless they are huge...a basal cell won't kill you, and a squamous cell has to be totally neglected for some time to kill you...generally speaking, they are more of a cosmetic problem...as in reconstruction of the nose or ear, and skin grafts as for sun exposure cancers, melanoma is the super bad one that need to be diagnosed early...look for changes in pigmented lesions the probelm with basal cell and squamous cell, is that you may have one cured, but since all of your skin was damaged, they will likely keep creeping up...and you are ripe, too for melanoma actinic keratosis is a pre-cancer....some turn into squamous cell, some won't...so getting all of those cut out is not the answer so wear a hat and pile on the sun block , especially around the nose and ears i use 30 block, long sleeve shirts to mow, hats...my neighbors tease me about it, but a tan isn't worth it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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