Squamous Cell Carcinoma

[John Reece]

I have a Squamous Cell Carcinoma that has survived 2 attempts by dermatological PAs to destroy it. I have a followup appointment with a Physician's Assistant today, but really need a referral to the real dermatologist, which I will request that the PA make. The only one of three PAs that has done me lasting good is the first, who established the diagnosis by means of a biopsy that she sent to a medical lab.

This has been going on for way too long because of my almost senile inattentiveness ― that combined with a dermatological practice that uses too many PAs to lighten the load on the real dermatologist ― so long, and I have just now become alarmed by the status of the cancer and the possibility that it may now have become too entrenched to be permanently destroyed.

[Bill the Cat]

My dad had one of those removed a few months ago. He's fine now.

[Littlejoe]

Sounds like it's time to schedule a surgeon...

[One Bad Pig]

[mossrose]

[Catholicity]

Surgeon and prayers John. The good news is squamous cells are relatively self limiting but can leave some icky looking scars.

[John Reece]

Surgeon and prayers John. The good news is squamous cells are relatively self limiting but can leave some icky looking scars.

Thanks; no one had yet told me that, Catholicity. I can live quite well with scars if that's ultimately the worst of it!

[Cerebrum123]

[Sparko]

Praying for you John!!

[John Reece]

Praying for you John!!

Thank you!!

[LostSheep]

[Raphael]

You are in our prayers John.

[Darth Xena]

Will pray for you John.

[Truthseeker]

[John Reece]

All: thank you, thank you, thank you!!!