Basal Cell Carcinoma

brianlux
brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,838
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Well, that was inevitable I suppose.  Just got the biopsy report- basal cell carcinoma, aka skin cancer.  They've been carving on my Pop's head for years now and I did like everybody else back in the day and fried in the sun. There are way worse maladies, of course, but I can think of better ways to spend my time than having someone whittle on my face (but at least my doc is cool).

Now I just have to think about how to tell the kids in my extended family how important it is to take care of your skin without sounding like a know-it-all or lecturer.  Maybe just show them the aftermath.

So hell's bells, there goes my modeling career. :lol:
"It's a sad and beautiful world"
-Roberto Benigni

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  • hauntingfamiliar
    hauntingfamiliar Wilmington, NC Posts: 10,403
    Ahh...Sorry to hear that. I hope everything goes smoothly. Sounds like it's big, floppy hat time!! Which by the way, I happen to adore.
  • dudeman
    dudeman Posts: 3,227
    Good luck to you Brian. Sorry to hear about the diagnosis. 

    In my not so expert medical opinion, you should drink plenty of water, play guitar, stay positive and listen to Dinosaur Jr. 

    Something tells me you already have that under control and you'll come through this just fine.
    If hope can grow from dirt like me, it can be done. - EV
  • hedonist
    hedonist Posts: 24,524
    hauntingfamiliar said:
    Ahh...Sorry to hear that. I hope everything goes smoothly. Sounds like it's big, floppy hat time!! Which by the way, I happen to adore.
    Hey, it worked for Elaine Benes at the Hamptons!

    Wishing you the best with this, B.  I haven't been a sun-person since my teens but never know if actions play a part vs genetics or any other factors.  Don't beat yourself up over what may have caused this, just focus on getting better.

    (ironically, I wore my "Fuck Cancer!" dogtag today from RKCNDY's last Seattle Needle run)
  • Wobbie
    Wobbie Posts: 31,779
    shit, Brian!

    I hope a little carving is all it takes.

    I was a dope when I was younger....worked construction in vegas....shorts and tennis shoes all day and then home to hang out by the pool.

    keep up posted!
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  • WhatYouTaughtMe
    WhatYouTaughtMe Posts: 4,957
    Major bummer. Take care of yourself through it all and as always let me know if you need anything. 
  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,838
    Thank you friends!  Hey, could be worse.  Will take a heck of a lot than that to knock me down!
    Hugs all around.  :hug:
    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

  • oftenreading
    oftenreading Victoria, BC Posts: 12,856
    Brian, as frightening as a diagnosis of cancer is, you got one with a really good prognosis. Fingers crossed that the removal is entirely successful and that nothing else crops up in the future.  Your post prompted me to buy sunscreen for my daughter and myself yesterday, so thank you. 
    my small self... like a book amongst the many on a shelf
  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,838
    oftenreading said:
    Brian, as frightening as a diagnosis of cancer is, you got one with a really good prognosis. Fingers crossed that the removal is entirely successful and that nothing else crops up in the future.  Your post prompted me to buy sunscreen for my daughter and myself yesterday, so thank you. 
    Good job, oftenreading!

    I saw my doc yesterday and he found another spot hiding in the sideburns be biopsied.  Said it's likely another b.c.c.  This is one of the least problematic of cancers so I'm not worried too much about it, just not thrilled with having to go through the procedures and not sure how often I'll have to this- it's likely to be more than one or two.

    In any case, very wise of you to use sunscreen and super cool to look out for your daughter that way. 
    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

  • dankind
    dankind Posts: 20,841
    Sorry to hear about this, Brian.

    Hope all goes well, and it's just like you--and I mean this in the best possible way--to treat this as a teachable moment.

    Annual skin exams, too, people. I've been slacking with this one since I moved. Still haven't even searched for a new dermatologist in the area.
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  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,838
    dankind said:
    Sorry to hear about this, Brian.

    Hope all goes well, and it's just like you--and I mean this in the best possible way--to treat this as a teachable moment.

    Annual skin exams, too, people. I've been slacking with this one since I moved. Still haven't even searched for a new dermatologist in the area.
    Thank you, D.  :smile:
    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

  • Asterisk on the Street
    Asterisk on the Street Posts: 855
    brianlux said:
    Well, that was inevitable I suppose.  Just got the biopsy report- basal cell carcinoma, aka skin cancer.  They've been carving on my Pop's head for years now and I did like everybody else back in the day and fried in the sun. There are way worse maladies, of course, but I can think of better ways to spend my time than having someone whittle on my face (but at least my doc is cool).

    Now I just have to think about how to tell the kids in my extended family how important it is to take care of your skin without sounding like a know-it-all or lecturer.  Maybe just show them the aftermath.

    So hell's bells, there goes my modeling career. :lol:
    Don't give up on your modeling career aspirations just yet, Brian.  :)   Depending on where the carcinoma is located, a skilled dermatologist or surgeon can remove it with little or no visible scar. A few years back, I had Mohs surgery for a basal cell carcinoma located on my right lower eyelid. The scar was blended into the lash line and is barely perceptible.

    Best of luck to you, and thank you for bringing the subject of skin cancer up as a reminder to us all to take precautions in the sun.
  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,838
    Asterisk on the Street said:
    brianlux said:
    Well, that was inevitable I suppose.  Just got the biopsy report- basal cell carcinoma, aka skin cancer.  They've been carving on my Pop's head for years now and I did like everybody else back in the day and fried in the sun. There are way worse maladies, of course, but I can think of better ways to spend my time than having someone whittle on my face (but at least my doc is cool).

    Now I just have to think about how to tell the kids in my extended family how important it is to take care of your skin without sounding like a know-it-all or lecturer.  Maybe just show them the aftermath.

    So hell's bells, there goes my modeling career. :lol:
    Don't give up on your modeling career aspirations just yet, Brian.  :)   Depending on where the carcinoma is located, a skilled dermatologist or surgeon can remove it with little or no visible scar. A few years back, I had Mohs surgery for a basal cell carcinoma located on my right lower eyelid. The scar was blended into the lash line and is barely perceptible.

    Best of luck to you, and thank you for bringing the subject of skin cancer up as a reminder to us all to take precautions in the sun.
    Thanks Asterisk.  If it does scar I'll just have them send me to "The Rugged Look" dept., lol

    And glad your turned out so well! 

    :smile:
    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

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