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petrocspetrocs Posts: 4,342
edited September 2008 in All Encompassing Trip
cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. apparently it is an early form of skin cancer. Im a bit nervous right now. does anyone know anything about this? does anyone have or know anyone that has had it? My dermatologist just told me it is highly curable but I am still freaking losing it. :(
Shows:
9/24/96 MD. 9/28/96 Randalls. 8/28-29/98 Camden. 9/8/98 NJ. 9/18/98 MD. 9/1-2/00 Camden. 9/4/00 MD. 4/28/03 Philly. 7/5-6/03 Camden. 9/30/05 AC.
10/3/05 Philly. 5/27-28/06 Camden. 6/23/06 Pitt. 6/19-20/08 Camden. 6/24/08 MSG. 8/7/08 EV Newark, NJ. 6/11-12/09 EV Philly, PA. 10/27-28-30-31/09 Philly, PA., 5/15/10 Hartford,5/17/10 Boston, 5/18/10 Newark, 5/20-21/10 MSG
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  • RygarRygar Posts: 8,689
    Don't know anything about it, but good luck and I hope you make a full recovery (even if you're a Flyers fan).
  • dunkmandunkman Posts: 19,646
    hey good luck to you amigo... i gather if caught early enough you'll be mighty fine.

    i think you're freaking out cos its that 'cancer' word... its such an evil disease... but you'll be ok :)
    oh scary... 40000 morbidly obese christians wearing fanny packs invading europe is probably the least scariest thing since I watched an edited version of The Care Bears movie in an extremely brightly lit cinema.
  • nuffingmannuffingman Posts: 3,014
    Hope everything goes well!

    My sister had a form of skin cancer, sorry not sure what type. She had some radiotherapy and is fine.

    If your doctor says it's curable please believe him.
  • urbanhippieurbanhippie Posts: 3,007
    Apparently it's very treatable and most people recover well.

    http://www.cancerbackup.org.uk/Cancertype/Lymphomanon-Hodgkin/TypesofNHL/CutaneousT-cell


    Hope this helps :)
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  • normnorm Posts: 31,146
    big deal but not a big deal....it was caught early and removed

    keep yourself covered in the sun....use sunscreen....keep a close eye on any other moles etc
  • FlaggFlagg Posts: 5,856
    My grandmother had that exact same thing. It was treated and she was fine for a long time. She ended up living until 83 and died of heart disease.

    Hope everything turns out well petrocs.
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  • mnicole22mnicole22 Posts: 417
    Try to stay positive. :)

    Good luck to you!!
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  • PJSerfPJSerf Posts: 637
    Don't know much about it, but glad it was caught early. Best of luck in your treatment!
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  • jimed14jimed14 Posts: 9,488
    all the best ... keep us posted ... PJ fans rock, let us know if you need anything!
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  • BetterThanYouBetterThanYou Posts: 853
    i think one of the guys here at work had that. i'll have to ask him. i mean, i know he had skin cancer, but what kind i have no idea. he said the greatest thing that came out of him getting it was he was allowed to have extremely dark tint put on his car windows and he can't get a ticket for it.
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  • TrixieCatTrixieCat Posts: 5,756
    petrocs wrote:
    cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. apparently it is an early form of skin cancer. Im a bit nervous right now. does anyone know anything about this? does anyone have or know anyone that has had it? My dermatologist just told me it is highly curable but I am still freaking losing it. :(
    Oh my..I am so sorry to hear that.
    It is ok to freak out...it is only natural.
    I don't have any experience personally with it but you will be ok and come out of this a better person.
    Good wishes to you.
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  • Get_RightGet_Right Posts: 13,341
    sorry to hear that
    but im sure you will be fine with the proper treatment
  • rival.rival. Chicago Posts: 7,775
    i am sorry to hear that.

    hope everything will turn out OK.
  • angie76angie76 Posts: 646
    I am sorry to hear that :(. It's good it was caught early. Im sorry I really don't know too much about it.
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  • Brain of J.LoBrain of J.Lo Posts: 3,259
    petrocs wrote:
    cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. apparently it is an early form of skin cancer. Im a bit nervous right now. does anyone know anything about this? does anyone have or know anyone that has had it? My dermatologist just told me it is highly curable but I am still freaking losing it. :(


    It's understandable that you're freaking out upon hearing the word "cancer". But, doctors don't just throw around the word "curable", so you should feel very very good about that. :) Good luck to you. :)
  • Phantom PainPhantom Pain Posts: 9,876
    Good Luck !

    My wife had moles removed that were a-typical for cancer

    It makes you freak hearing cancer

    You'll be OK...plus you're a Philly sports fan you've seen/heard worse

    ;)
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  • petrocspetrocs Posts: 4,342
    thanks everyone for the kind words..I have an appointment on November 17th at U of Penn with a specialist...God its a long time away...:(
    Shows:
    9/24/96 MD. 9/28/96 Randalls. 8/28-29/98 Camden. 9/8/98 NJ. 9/18/98 MD. 9/1-2/00 Camden. 9/4/00 MD. 4/28/03 Philly. 7/5-6/03 Camden. 9/30/05 AC.
    10/3/05 Philly. 5/27-28/06 Camden. 6/23/06 Pitt. 6/19-20/08 Camden. 6/24/08 MSG. 8/7/08 EV Newark, NJ. 6/11-12/09 EV Philly, PA. 10/27-28-30-31/09 Philly, PA., 5/15/10 Hartford,5/17/10 Boston, 5/18/10 Newark, 5/20-21/10 MSG
  • redmosquito10redmosquito10 Posts: 568
    Best of luck to you and definitely trust your doctor. Speaking as someone who has done some cancer research in the past, new treatments and research are making cancer less and less threatening every year. There are still some types that are extremely difficult to treat, but skin cancer, caught early enough, is usually one of the most treatable types of cancer. Also, you'll get first class care at U of Penn. Again good luck, and keep your head up
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  • anothercloneanotherclone Posts: 1,688
    I'm a 2 year survivor of leukemia. I suggest you go to the website for the leukemia lymphoma society. They have a ton of information there and message posting boards.

    http://www.leukemia.org/hm_lls

    Here is the link with information to your specific type of lymphoma. I don't think you want to necessarily confuse it with skin cancer. Yours appears to be a disease of the lymphatic system which manifests itself primarily on your skin.

    http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org/attachments/National/br_1163608564.pdf


    It's understandable to freak out initially. For me, it was important to freak out, I mean why try to hide it? :) Then put your game face on and get down to the business of kicking cancer's ass.

    You can do it!
  • mookie blaylock 10mookie blaylock 10 Posts: 4,042
    all the best for you, petrocs. my thoughts are with you. it sounds like something you can and will get through so be well and stay well.
  • facepollutionfacepollution Posts: 6,834
    All the best, I can't imagine how horrible that must be - but like others have said early detection is a very good sign.
  • PJaddictedPJaddicted Posts: 1,432
    Good luck with your treatment.....hope you have a very speedy recovery! Luv and hugs coming your way!

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  • stickboystickboy Posts: 2,981
    best wishes and good vibes being sent your way bro. Keep your head up and you'll be fine man...everybody's got your back ;)
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  • kcherubkcherub Posts: 961
    I am so sorry to hear this, but after going over to cancerbackup (it's a great site) and reading about it, I believe that you will be FINE! Please keep us updated on what treatment they think you will need.
    I still want you all to "take care"--I am just damn tired of typing it.

    http://www.youtube.com/user/kcherub#p/a/u/0/N-UQprRqSwo
  • FahkaFahka Posts: 3,187
    No worries.. like your doc said.. its very common and highly treatable. Easiest form to get rid of. My mother had it on her leg and it was removed and she has been fine every since.


    keep us updated and good luck with everything.
  • illegal pantsillegal pants Posts: 13,471
    i'm sorry to hear that Petrocs..

    please keep your chin up and take care :)

    keeping you in my thoughts
    wah
  • FifthelementFifthelement Lotusland Posts: 6,963
    Good luck and keep your spirits up :)
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  • petrocspetrocs Posts: 4,342
    anotherclone wrote:
    I'm a 2 year survivor of leukemia. I suggest you go to the website for the leukemia lymphoma society. They have a ton of information there and message posting boards.

    http://www.leukemia.org/hm_lls

    Here is the link with information to your specific type of lymphoma. I don't think you want to necessarily confuse it with skin cancer. Yours appears to be a disease of the lymphatic system which manifests itself primarily on your skin.

    http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org/attachments/National/br_1163608564.pdf


    It's understandable to freak out initially. For me, it was important to freak out, I mean why try to hide it? :) Then put your game face on and get down to the business of kicking cancer's ass.

    You can do it!

    These are great sites! Thank you so much..and thank for all the support..I wish you all knew how much it really means to me. I have nothing...NOTHING but love for all my PJ friends.
    Shows:
    9/24/96 MD. 9/28/96 Randalls. 8/28-29/98 Camden. 9/8/98 NJ. 9/18/98 MD. 9/1-2/00 Camden. 9/4/00 MD. 4/28/03 Philly. 7/5-6/03 Camden. 9/30/05 AC.
    10/3/05 Philly. 5/27-28/06 Camden. 6/23/06 Pitt. 6/19-20/08 Camden. 6/24/08 MSG. 8/7/08 EV Newark, NJ. 6/11-12/09 EV Philly, PA. 10/27-28-30-31/09 Philly, PA., 5/15/10 Hartford,5/17/10 Boston, 5/18/10 Newark, 5/20-21/10 MSG
  • Sian-of-the-deadSian-of-the-dead Posts: 8,963
    I know of a couple of people who've had this form of cancer, caught it early and made a full recovery :)

    Try to stay positive and good luck :)
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  • LizardLizard So Cal Posts: 12,091
    Sending you good vibes ~~~~>
    So I'll just lie down and wait for the dream
    Where I'm not ugly and you're lookin' at me
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