Reoccurence?

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    • December 23, 2014 at 4:33 am
    JoshF
    Participant

      Hi All-

      So I noticed about 6 weeks ago a small bump by scar on cheek where I had WLE. Obviously can't help but think that it's another reoccurence but there are some differences. First of all, there is no "nodularity" or hardness. It's a real subtle bump that you can hardlt feel. You can only feel it if you lightly rub fingers in one direction otherwise you can't feel anything…just odd. I'm worried but it wasn't like the nodlules I found in past…scar tissue?

      I went to derm for regular follow up….said nothing during exam. He was thourough once again checking scar closely, doing the lobster claw withthumb on inside of cheek while massaging over scar. Felt nothing….so then I mentioned to him and he noticed but didn't seemed concerned, felt it was scar tissue but was willing to do punch biopsy of cheek. I opted to wait to see onc who didn't seemed concerned but also doesn't want to leave any stone unturned and sent me to surgeon the same day. He conferred with onc…not concerned but not going to dismiss. I'm going back in 2 weeks…. should I ask for needle biopsy, open scar back up for 3rd time? He felt MRI would show nothing…. just wants to watch it…. I'd be lying if I said I'm not scared….very anxious….can't stop digging in my face to try and convince myself it's nothing….this is what eats me up….waiting…..wondering….

       

      Josh

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        • December 23, 2014 at 9:25 am
        Mat
        Participant

          Josh, at least twice in the last six months I've had a pimple that the reptilian part of my brain was convinced was melanoma.  In each case, the pimple would resolve in about 2 weeks.  Each time I would kick myself for unnecessary anxiety.  Not suggesting that you should take your bump lightly (which you're not), but try to keep your head in check.

          • December 23, 2014 at 9:25 am
          Mat
          Participant

            Josh, at least twice in the last six months I've had a pimple that the reptilian part of my brain was convinced was melanoma.  In each case, the pimple would resolve in about 2 weeks.  Each time I would kick myself for unnecessary anxiety.  Not suggesting that you should take your bump lightly (which you're not), but try to keep your head in check.

            • December 23, 2014 at 9:25 am
            Mat
            Participant

              Josh, at least twice in the last six months I've had a pimple that the reptilian part of my brain was convinced was melanoma.  In each case, the pimple would resolve in about 2 weeks.  Each time I would kick myself for unnecessary anxiety.  Not suggesting that you should take your bump lightly (which you're not), but try to keep your head in check.

              • December 23, 2014 at 3:31 pm
              CHD
              Participant

                It's good that it isn't like previous nodules and it sounds like it could well be scar tissue.  Still, I am not a big fan of waiting and wondering because these things drive me crazy too.  So I would do whatever it takes to figure out what the bump is, as quickly as possible, with the least amount of trauma, possibly that would be needle biopsy?  And to have it figured out yesterday, not because it is likely one way or the other to be a recurrence, but it is not worth driving yourself insane with worry if it can be done sooner rather than later.

                • December 23, 2014 at 3:31 pm
                CHD
                Participant

                  It's good that it isn't like previous nodules and it sounds like it could well be scar tissue.  Still, I am not a big fan of waiting and wondering because these things drive me crazy too.  So I would do whatever it takes to figure out what the bump is, as quickly as possible, with the least amount of trauma, possibly that would be needle biopsy?  And to have it figured out yesterday, not because it is likely one way or the other to be a recurrence, but it is not worth driving yourself insane with worry if it can be done sooner rather than later.

                  • December 23, 2014 at 3:31 pm
                  CHD
                  Participant

                    It's good that it isn't like previous nodules and it sounds like it could well be scar tissue.  Still, I am not a big fan of waiting and wondering because these things drive me crazy too.  So I would do whatever it takes to figure out what the bump is, as quickly as possible, with the least amount of trauma, possibly that would be needle biopsy?  And to have it figured out yesterday, not because it is likely one way or the other to be a recurrence, but it is not worth driving yourself insane with worry if it can be done sooner rather than later.

                    • December 23, 2014 at 10:41 pm
                    SABKLYN
                    Participant

                      Hey Josh,

                      THe lack of huge concern must be of some comfort.  However, if it weighs heavily on you, get the confirmation that will give you some peace.  Merry Christmas Josh….been following your sage and you're a warrior!

                        • December 24, 2014 at 4:13 am
                        SABKLYN
                        Participant

                          I meant the lack of huge concern on the part of your doctors…

                          • December 24, 2014 at 4:13 am
                          SABKLYN
                          Participant

                            I meant the lack of huge concern on the part of your doctors…

                            • December 24, 2014 at 4:13 am
                            SABKLYN
                            Participant

                              I meant the lack of huge concern on the part of your doctors…

                              • December 24, 2014 at 4:14 am
                              SABKLYN
                              Participant

                                2nd correction…..been following your SAGA…..not sage…..should really look at my stuff before I hit send !!

                                • December 24, 2014 at 7:12 pm
                                JoshF
                                Participant

                                  You're awesome…know what you meant. Have agreat Christmas and thank you for response. I get most comfort out of people on this site!!!

                                   

                                  Josh

                                  • December 24, 2014 at 7:12 pm
                                  JoshF
                                  Participant

                                    You're awesome…know what you meant. Have agreat Christmas and thank you for response. I get most comfort out of people on this site!!!

                                     

                                    Josh

                                    • December 24, 2014 at 7:12 pm
                                    JoshF
                                    Participant

                                      You're awesome…know what you meant. Have agreat Christmas and thank you for response. I get most comfort out of people on this site!!!

                                       

                                      Josh

                                      • December 24, 2014 at 4:14 am
                                      SABKLYN
                                      Participant

                                        2nd correction…..been following your SAGA…..not sage…..should really look at my stuff before I hit send !!

                                        • December 24, 2014 at 4:14 am
                                        SABKLYN
                                        Participant

                                          2nd correction…..been following your SAGA…..not sage…..should really look at my stuff before I hit send !!

                                        • December 23, 2014 at 10:41 pm
                                        SABKLYN
                                        Participant

                                          Hey Josh,

                                          THe lack of huge concern must be of some comfort.  However, if it weighs heavily on you, get the confirmation that will give you some peace.  Merry Christmas Josh….been following your sage and you're a warrior!

                                          • December 23, 2014 at 10:41 pm
                                          SABKLYN
                                          Participant

                                            Hey Josh,

                                            THe lack of huge concern must be of some comfort.  However, if it weighs heavily on you, get the confirmation that will give you some peace.  Merry Christmas Josh….been following your sage and you're a warrior!

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