So I was just diagnosed with...

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  • facepollution
    facepollution 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.
  • PJaddicted
    PJaddicted Posts: 1,432
    Good luck with your treatment.....hope you have a very speedy recovery! Luv and hugs coming your way!

    oxc
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  • stickboy
    stickboy 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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  • kcherub
    kcherub 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.

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  • Fahka
    Fahka 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 pants
    illegal 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
  • Fifthelement
    Fifthelement Lotusland Posts: 6,965
    Good luck and keep your spirits up :)
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  • petrocs
    petrocs 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.
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  • Sian-of-the-dead
    Sian-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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  • Lizard
    Lizard 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
  • PureandEasy
    PureandEasy Posts: 5,818
    I'll keep you in my thoughts. I'm glad to see that another board member helped you out with some webistes

    Another local board member Who'sPearlJam also battled skin cancer. He's a super nice guy and I'm sure if you pm'd him he would be more than happy to answer any questions you may have.

    I haven't seen him around too much lately but i'm sure if he gets it, he will respond.

    take care.
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  • petrocs
    petrocs Posts: 4,342
    Argh...I still have 3 weeks until my doctors appt and I called today to see if there were any cancellations or if I could be put unto a cancellations list and she said there is no such list there...:(
    Shows:
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    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
  • DrHeidi41
    DrHeidi41 Posts: 106
    I am an oncology fellow, but we (my practice, that is) don't really deal with skin cancer unless it is melanoma or has spread to other parts of the body. The anxiety you're feeling totally sucks, but try to remember that after your appointment, this will just be a really bad memory. You have a very treatable, curable form of skin cancer. Just make sure to check yourself frequently for suspicious moles and growths!

    Good luck! I think you will be just fine, but I know how scary any cancer diagnosis is.
  • Trailer
    Trailer Posts: 1,431
    Yeah I was diagnosed with a form of skin cancer about 6 months ago (basal cell carcinoma). Melanoma is usually the one you have to really worry about, your's is curable. The doctor carved it out of my leg and then used sodering iron type thing to burn all the skin around it. I have a scar around where it was, but that's about it. It was from getting too much sun, and genetics... my dad has had skin cancer on his face removed 3 times now. He's still fine... you'll be fine too
    Whoa, chill bro... you know you can't raise your voice like that when the lion's here.
  • PatrickBateman
    PatrickBateman Posts: 2,243
    don't know much about that form of cancer from what I have read here, you'll be fine dude....
    Good wishes to you.

    Cancer sucks (and so do the iggles;) )
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  • petrocs
    petrocs Posts: 4,342
    Well had my doctors visit today and yup..I have CTCL...start the light box treatment for 3 months next week...man I hope this works so I dont have to do the other forms of treatment :(
    Shows:
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    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
  • eyedclaar
    eyedclaar Posts: 6,980
    petrocs wrote:
    Well had my doctors visit today and yup..I have CTCL...start the light box treatment for 3 months next week...man I hope this works so I dont have to do the other forms of treatment :(

    It will work and that is the only way you can think of these things. Get your mind in the right place and the body will come around. Don't leave room for doubts. I'd offer you good luck, but you don't even need it.
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  • Jeremy1012
    Jeremy1012 Posts: 7,170
    petrocs wrote:
    Well had my doctors visit today and yup..I have CTCL...start the light box treatment for 3 months next week...man I hope this works so I dont have to do the other forms of treatment :(
    Good luck chief. Think positive :)
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  • norm
    norm Posts: 31,146
    eyedclaar wrote:
    It will work and that is the only way you can think of these things. Get your mind in the right place and the body will come around. Don't leave room for doubts. I'd offer you good luck, but you don't even need it.


    listen to this
  • BubbaBirch
    BubbaBirch Posts: 1,977
    Best wishes petrocs

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