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[robby]

My biopsy indicates that all the malignant cells were removed on July 8th. I had melanoma "in situ" which is classified as stage 0, the earliest form. I'm still uncomfortable with this oozing sutured wound, but I'm lucky, and this news has lifted my spirits. Twenty years ago, I had a malignant melanoma on my arm, and had that removed quickly as well. The doctor told me about his recent patient that had  finally come in after waiting years. This man had even bandaged his face as the tumor grew large and unsightly. Who knows if they can cut it out at this point, and if they can, he may lose an eye, and a lot of his face. Horrible, horrible, and now I'm spared all that nastiness. I'll even be handsome again, given a little time.

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[ccjohn.livejournal.com]

We have melanoma in the family. My dad. But even the malignant type is curable. I'm glad you got past it. My dad did also.

Not anything you want to wait on. Good for you, that you dealt.

I will get checked for cancer now each year for life. Fuck if I know what that means. I'm sorry you have to deal with being cut up and that blows, but it's because you stepped in and took charge of it, that I hope you don't dwell on that waiting for years crap. I noticed they tell scare stories like that, keep you vigilant I suppose. Handsome's a verb. I hate health anything, such as you have to think about it besides getting exercise and eating vegetables dark chocolate all that crap. I am sick of uncertainty. Sic. I'm not sure any more of it they give you is real. You know what certainty is now? -- effing investment vehicle. People hold onto it hoping it will go up in value. That is crap, speculators are pussies, give certainty and be worth something, decide you will make it real in the world.

[robby.livejournal.com]

This guy with the advanced cancer was described as coming in a week ago. I'm pretty up on what it looks like, so I'll just have to continue watching for it. They tell me I did have melanoma again, but it was "in situ" and not quickly spreading, which was confirmed by the biopsy. So now, I'm completely clear. The experience does make you face your mortality, and I'm happy for the chance to stick around a little longer. I have miles to go before I sleep.

[ccjohn.livejournal.com]

I see the stars on the water in the sun and all the sky curving away like a sea at night. I like seeing that. Limits piss me off.

[fablulu.livejournal.com]

What will you tell people if there is a scar? Would you tell them you were in a bar fight? Well, why not!?

[robby.livejournal.com]

I'm thinking something like Mike Tyson was shooting his mouth off in a bar, so we ended up getting into it. You should see what happened to him.

[sammason.livejournal.com]

I'm glad you're all right.

[robby.livejournal.com]

Thank you, it's gone but not forgotten.

[fablulu.livejournal.com]

Think, think of all the possibilities.

[robby.livejournal.com]

Mike just kept going on, in that whiny little voice of his, and the irritating New York accent, until I had no other choice, and decked him.