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Brenngun · 15 May 2019, 10:37 AM

A Cautionary Tale

So this thing showed up on my chin a couple of months ago. Thought it was a cut that wouldn't heal. Started to grow quickly. Got to the Doc and today they cut it off. Was about the size of a dime. Unbelievable how fast it grew.

Now I look like I was in a bar fight. 16 stiches outside and about as many underneath. Lab results by next week but I don't think I need to wait to know what it was. Will become more diligent about checking and visits to the dermatologist.

Now for the ugliness - look away if you are a little queasy.
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Jayhawk1 · 15 May 2019, 10:43 AM

Rick,
Glad you went to see a doctor. Hope all will be well soon.
Good luck!

-lenny- · 15 May 2019, 10:53 AM

Glad you got it taken care of. Heal quickly.

RW16610 · 15 May 2019, 11:03 AM

Glad to hear you made it to the doctor, Rick. Hope you have a speedy recovery from that.

Phrank · 15 May 2019, 11:13 AM

Glad you got it taken care of.

I was posting a pic on another site of what watches we had, and happened to mention out loud to my wife that even though the pic was a couple of years old, this mark/cut/wound on my arm was still there.

She had a look, noticed it still there (she's a nurse) and told me the same, make an appointment, get it looked at now.

Doctor did the same, cut it off and had me back to check twice a year.

Yes, it is very important to keep your eyes on things like this, Brenngun, you did well posting this as a reminder to everyone - if you have something that doesn't heal, or suddenly appears, get it checked, sooner the better.

Here's the pic I posted a few years back, notice the mark on my wrist (that's when it looked, "healed" to me), seemed harmless, wasn't...check yourself out gentleman.

swils8610 · 15 May 2019, 11:22 AM

Ouch!!

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brandrea · 15 May 2019, 11:23 AM

Geese Rick, glad you had it taken care of.

Did the doctor say what it was or do they need to wait for the biopsy?

superdog · 15 May 2019, 11:24 AM

Glad you got that thing off.

Keep us updated.

mmutte · 15 May 2019, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by superdog

Glad you got that thing off.

Keep us updated.

x2.

RobearH · 15 May 2019, 12:31 PM

Best of luck going forward...just remember chicks dig scars!

Brenngun · 15 May 2019, 12:39 PM

Thanks to all for kind thoughts. In a little pain tonight but could be worse. Thought this would act as a reminder to all. Keep diligent and don't wait too long.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phrank

Glad you got it taken care of.

I was posting a pic on another site of what watches we had, and happened to mention out loud to my wife that even though the pic was a couple of years old, this mark/cut/wound on my arm was still there.

She had a look, noticed it still there (she's a nurse) and told me the same, make an appointment, get it looked at now.

Doctor did the same, cut it off and had me back to check twice a year.

Yes, it is very important to keep your eyes on things like this, Brenngun, you did well posting this as a reminder to everyone - if you have something that doesn't heal, or suddenly appears, get it checked, sooner the better.

Here's the pic I posted a few years back, notice the mark on my wrist (that's when it looked, "healed" to me), seemed harmless, wasn't...check yourself out gentleman.

Truer words have never been spoken. Run to the Doc.

Quote:

Originally Posted by brandrea

Geese Rick, glad you had it taken care of.

Did the doctor say what it was or do they need to wait for the biopsy?

Need to wait. Have a follow up in one week to remove the stiches. I'll know then.

Quote:

Originally Posted by superdog

Glad you got that thing off.

Keep us updated.

Will do.

Brenngun · 15 May 2019, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RobearH

Best of luck going forward...just remember chicks dig scars!

need to come up with a good back story for full effect.

SG56 · 15 May 2019, 01:24 PM

I hope you heal quickly!

tritium8 · 15 May 2019, 02:33 PM

What did you name it?!?

Glad you got that sorted out. Hoping for good lab results!

Rock · 15 May 2019, 03:11 PM

That was a nasty looking sucker, Rick (and the skin-cancer was nasty too!)

Good advice to deal with any unusual skin lesions immediately. Have a friend approaching the end of his battle at present due to a Melanoma that escaped notice for a bit too long.

timedate · 15 May 2019, 04:57 PM

things on your back where you cant see them need vigilance

i had an abcess on my back cut out last week, it started out as a cyst 3 years ago and became infected, i had monitored it during this time as advised,

it laughed at antibiotics and started to swell alarmingly, so the nurse rang the hospital and it was cut, not nice actually, but now healing.

Burlington · 15 May 2019, 05:09 PM

Good job posting about it - if in doubt, check it out.

Too many guys (me included) don’t like going to the doctors for anything but it’s so important when something is amiss like this.

colpol · 15 May 2019, 07:21 PM

Fingers crossed when you get results

1st amg · 15 May 2019, 08:43 PM

I hope it's nothing serious Rick. Good luck man.

RichM · 16 May 2019, 12:40 AM

Glad you got that taken care of. Good luck.

Latrodectus · 16 May 2019, 12:46 AM

I hope this heals fast. All the best for you!

pickettt · 16 May 2019, 01:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by W1N

Same, My head could be falling off and I will still hesitate to go to a doctor.

You’re not alone.

nick c · 16 May 2019, 01:59 AM

Fast healing Rick.

Brenngun · 16 May 2019, 06:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by timedate

things on your back where you cant see them need vigilance

i had an abcess on my back cut out last week, it started out as a cyst 3 years ago and became infected, i had monitored it during this time as advised,

it laughed at antibiotics and started to swell alarmingly, so the nurse rang the hospital and it was cut, not nice actually, but now healing.

Glad to hear you had it taken care of. You just never know and it's not worth the chance. Good luck with your heling as well.

Chloe&Harley · 16 May 2019, 11:07 AM

Heal fast and hope for quick test results

Brenngun · 22 May 2019, 04:36 AM

Just thought I'd let all who responded to this know I had a follow up with the surgeon today. Lab results are positive for basal cell carcinoma. Luckily not the bad kind of skin cancer but always a concern. Stiches removed. Healing up well. No further treatment required. Annual dermatologist visit now on the health menu. Thanks to all the members for your best wishes and kind thoughts.

Tmac478 · 22 May 2019, 04:42 AM

Yikes!!

Phrank · 22 May 2019, 05:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brenngun

Just thought I'd let all who responded to this know I had a follow up with the surgeon today. Lab results are positive for basal cell carcinoma. Luckily not the bad kind of skin cancer but always a concern. Stiches removed. Healing up well. No further treatment required. Annual dermatologist visit now on the health menu. Thanks to all the members for your best wishes and kind thoughts.

Great news, keep an eye on it, but all around a sigh of relief.....

datejustrms · 22 May 2019, 05:42 AM

Glad to hear it's a basal and nothing worse. Skin cancer is nothing to mess with.

SearChart · 22 May 2019, 05:47 AM

Scary stuff, glad it wasn't the bad type.

15 May 2019, 11:24 AM	#8
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15 May 2019, 01:24 PM	#13
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15 May 2019, 03:11 PM	#15
Rock 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Rocky Location: Australia Watch: Grail:Bluesy Posts: 17,649	That was a nasty looking sucker, Rick (and the skin-cancer was nasty too!) Good advice to deal with any unusual skin lesions immediately. Have a friend approaching the end of his battle at present due to a Melanoma that escaped notice for a bit too long. __________________ Cellini 4112. Sub 14060M. DJ 16233. Rotherhams 1847 Pocket-watch. Foundation Member of 'Horologists Anonymous' "Hi, I'm Rocky, and I'm a Horologist..."

15 May 2019, 05:09 PM	#17
Burlington "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Europe Posts: 5,634	Good job posting about it - if in doubt, check it out. Too many guys (me included) don’t like going to the doctors for anything but it’s so important when something is amiss like this. __________________ “My tastes are simple; I am easily satisfied with the best.” ― Winston S. Churchill

16 May 2019, 12:40 AM	#20
RichM 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Richie Location: "Nowhere Man" Watch: out now,take care! Posts: 28,149	Glad you got that taken care of. Good luck. __________________ "I love to work at nothing all day" TRF #139960

15 May 2019, 10:43 AM	#2
Jayhawk1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Al Location: SE MI Watch: SubC Posts: 41	Rick, Glad you went to see a doctor. Hope all will be well soon. Good luck!

15 May 2019, 10:53 AM	#3
-lenny- 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: Boyd Location: On an adventure Watch: 👑 Posts: 2,740	Glad you got it taken care of. Heal quickly.

15 May 2019, 11:03 AM	#4
RW16610 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Rommel Location: Toronto Canada Watch: 116710LN Posts: 8,959	Glad to hear you made it to the doctor, Rick. Hope you have a speedy recovery from that.

15 May 2019, 11:22 AM	#6
swils8610 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: shannon Location: usa Posts: 8,991	Ouch!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

15 May 2019, 11:23 AM	#7
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,523	Geese Rick, glad you had it taken care of. Did the doctor say what it was or do they need to wait for the biopsy?

15 May 2019, 12:31 PM	#10
RobearH Banned Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Robear Location: Come and Take It! Watch: 126710 BLRO Posts: 1,632	Best of luck going forward...just remember chicks dig scars!

15 May 2019, 02:33 PM	#14
tritium8 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: N8 Location: L.A. Watch: 216570 Posts: 1,745	What did you name it?!? Glad you got that sorted out. Hoping for good lab results!

15 May 2019, 04:57 PM	#16
timedate - Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: uk Posts: 1,001	things on your back where you cant see them need vigilance i had an abcess on my back cut out last week, it started out as a cyst 3 years ago and became infected, i had monitored it during this time as advised, it laughed at antibiotics and started to swell alarmingly, so the nurse rang the hospital and it was cut, not nice actually, but now healing.

15 May 2019, 07:21 PM	#18
colpol "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scotland Posts: 2,843	Fingers crossed when you get results

15 May 2019, 08:43 PM	#19
1st amg 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: nicholas Location: ottawa canada Watch: Rolex,AP,Panerai Posts: 9,453	I hope it's nothing serious Rick. Good luck man.

16 May 2019, 12:46 AM	#21
Latrodectus 2024 ROLEX DATE-JUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Fred Location: KY, USA Watch: GMT-Master II Posts: 9,990	I hope this heals fast. All the best for you! __________________ Member # 16057 4-Hands Club Tosser Club Member TRF Skypers Group

16 May 2019, 01:59 AM	#23
nick c Banned Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 26,846	Fast healing Rick.

16 May 2019, 11:07 AM	#25
Chloe&Harley 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Real Name: Mark Location: Niagara Falls Can Watch: Milgauss white Posts: 3,085	Heal fast and hope for quick test results

22 May 2019, 04:36 AM	#26
Brenngun 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Rick Location: Smokin' Heaven Watch: Rolex & Tudor Posts: 3,816	Just thought I'd let all who responded to this know I had a follow up with the surgeon today. Lab results are positive for basal cell carcinoma. Luckily not the bad kind of skin cancer but always a concern. Stiches removed. Healing up well. No further treatment required. Annual dermatologist visit now on the health menu. Thanks to all the members for your best wishes and kind thoughts. __________________ Simple solutions solve complexed problems more often than complexed solutions solve simple problems!

22 May 2019, 04:42 AM	#27
Tmac478 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Tony Location: SF Bay Area Watch: RG Skydweller Posts: 1,469	Yikes!!

22 May 2019, 05:42 AM	#29
datejustrms "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,799	Glad to hear it's a basal and nothing worse. Skin cancer is nothing to mess with.

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