Asking for prayer...

[Cara]

I have staying quiet lately because our family is dealing with something that is kinda scary. For once it is not Chris even though he just dealt with an ingrown toe nail that we were told it would be weeks for a referral but was able to get it done that day through my podiatrist which his insurance did not cover. They did give us a discount though which helped. I know that doesn't sound serious but you have to remember that he does have Type 1 diabetes.

Ched is doing fine and at least has a job. He has been battling whatever the annoying cough that is going around but seems to be doing better.

It is me...I just went through a skin biopsy two weeks ago. My second one so far in my life. The first one they found nothing but this one is scary. I will know the final results this coming Monday and they are telling me ahead of time they really think it is squamous cell skin cancer. It is a non-melanoma cancer but just going through the treatment and more surgery is not what I am looking forward to. There is also that chance it has spread through lymph nodes since it is located on my chest. It is about the size of a quarter and Ched's grandfather just went through this and his was the size of a slice of bread. He had to go through radiation treatment for his. He has health insurance, I don't and I am not working.

I am scared and trying to deal with this along with going on with my life. I have no other family on my side but my mom and I am her caregiver (She is 83 and does not drive). And I also don't have any close friends that I can talk to except some of you on this board.

Please pray for me as I go through this and for my family...

Thank you and God Bless!

[roundtracker]

Skin Cancer

Cara,
I am not making light of your skin cancer. I had the exact same about 7 years ago. My doctor told me if you are going to have a skin cancer this is the one to have. Mine was in the chest area also. I had it removed and haven't had another problem with it. This is a very slow growing cancer and usually causes no other problems. I just had my annual check-up and other than having a few pre-cancers burned off had no other problems.

As a reminder to all out there. Wear protection with clothing and sunscreen. I didn't for fifteen years worked outside with no hat,shirt or sunscreen and am paying the price for it now!

[Jane]

Cara,

You are in my prayers and I am always here if you need to talk. Any kind of cancer is scary I know. But if you need a sounding board, I am here.

Love, Jane

[Rick B.]

I am praying for you Cara !

I and my family are praying for you and your family. God Bless

Rick Bristol

[flvideo]

Cara, I will put you on my prayer list and I have 2 others I am involved with I'll put you on all. Just to relieve your mind a little dear. I have been working in the Florida sun all my life and I am 65 years old. When you work in the sun skin cancer is pretty much a done deal. I have had them cut and burned off. I have had that squmas stuff twice,or how ever you smell it. The key is I think is when you notice a spot go have it taken care of. ! of those squmas thing was on my forehead and I let it get as big as a silver dollar. Doc had to cut some with that one. We shall pray. God Bless! Bob............

[Cara]

Thanks!

Thank you all for responding and said they would pray for us. Also thanks for knowing I have someone to call.

I went through this same thing about 12 years ago on my stomach. Had two freckles that had changed color and a knife happy dermatologist. I have a scar of about 4 inches and they found nothing. I have also gone through having 13 moles removed at one time because they were bothering me and wanted to make sure there was nothing wrong. I am 40 years old and was born and raised in Orlando so I know about the sun which I love being outside. The really bad part of where this new area is at is where the shoulder strap of the seatbelt goes across me.

I know I will get through it and have put all my trust and faith in God to get me through it.

[Cara]

Update...

Just got back from the doctor, it turns out it is basal cell carinoma instead. I am scheduled for surgery on Nov. 18th and not allowed to do much of anything for two weeks after because of the area where the stitches will be at.

[Jane]

Two weeks of people babying you, that sounds pretty good to me. Glad it was not bad Cara and will keep you in my prayers until you are all well again. Just listen to the doctors and if they say do nothing, DON'T DO ANYTHING.
A lady of leisure if only for two weeks.

Love, Jane

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Cara

Your Lucky,,cause the man up stairs will take good care of you. I had lung cancer surgery in 2000 and they lefted a piece of it by my chest wall. They wanted to do surgery all over again. I said no way, you had your shot at it. Now i am in Gods hands.
He has taken care of me, cause i am still here after 9 yrs this Jan.
Please take care and have FAITH

Sincerly Susan

[flvideo]

Cara, God has a plan for your life, we need to Look at things with an eternal focus. What ever your circumstances your in Gods will. We can find a positive in all things. I am not versed in different cell cancer. Is Basal cell lesser than Squmas or what ever? Sorry I don';t smell too good. LOL!
I'll keep praying for you and your family till you are well. Bob....

[Cara]

Bob, From what I understood from the dermatologist is that basal cell does not spread deep like the other one they thought I had. It will spread across the skin and damage tissue but normally does not go into lymph nodes or other organs. Mine is 2cm X 2cm right now but it has been growing and will probably be larger by the time they do the surgery. My dermatologist is so worried about me having a large scar but that doesn't bother me as long as they get all of it the first time.

I have already informed my husband that I am racing on Dec. 5th for the Charity Race and making it my goal to get well quickly.

Thanks for the prayers. Cara