Lots of positives there, Sadie. I'm rooting for you! Having had melanoma myself approx 9 years ago, I know and understand the fear and the pain that comes with invasive surgery and lots of check ups. You got this!
Wow! ((hugs)) I didn't know you had melanoma too--fuck cancer! I'm happy you fought the good fight! It's a battle for me with many excisions and surgeries and anxieties but I persist! <3
Back of the calf for me, which now looks like a shark attack. The anxiety that accompanied it was far worse, though. And, I never abused the sun. They said it probably stemmed from teenage sunburn, those few years when we're silly. You'll beat it! I'm an email away if ever you have any questions. xxx
My biggest excision was a stage 2 melanoma that I caught in its very early stages. Everything was removed-the margins were clear. Melanoma again on my neck, pretty sizable excision. I have two more "scrape and burn" treatments for basal cell carcinoma on my neck and one on my chest, Monday. I'm aggressive about fighting this--I sun-worshipped in California well into my 30s, sadly. Thank you for sharing your story and offering your empathy--means a lot
Aw, Sadie, I know how tough it is, but I have every confidence you'll beat it. A cousin of mine (fair skin runs in family) has had 5 excisions for basal cell, including her face. My melanoma was made worse because my GP insisted I didn't have melanoma and was just paranoid because I hadn't long lost my mother to cancer. I was told to stick 'Post It' notes on all my mirrors with the message, 'I do not have cancer' written on them. Luckily I insisted on him referring me to the hospital because I knew he was wrong. The mole was misshapen, it had colours in it when you looked closely, and the skin around it itched like mad.
Luckily, because I insisted, I caught it early like you.
The positive thing is that now you'll be very closely monitored for several years, so if anything did occur you'd catch it early. As painful and stressful as it is, early detection is key.
fuck cancer fuck ice. sending love your way.
I love that, thank you. Fuck Cancer and Fuck Ice!
Beautiful, succinct, and a lot of things I needed to hear right now. Keep on kicking cancer's ass. With love from LA <3
((hugs)) Thank you, Jo. I stand with LA! Fuck Cancer and Fuck Ice!
Sending you lots of love and well wishes, Sadie - kick cancer's ass and let us know if you need anything. ♥ Love you so much!
Thank you, Destiny! ((hugs)) <3
Andy and I are at StokerCon and missing you! Glad you’re winning your fight and congratulations on your book! 💙
Thank you, Crystal! Sad to miss an opportunity to hangout with you both--someday soon!
Looking forward to WorldCon and grabbing your book! Sending all the vibes to fight the cancer.
I'll see you there! And thank you :) My book launch will be Sat at the hotel (I think)
Awesome, I’ll flag it for my planning!
Moved my family to southern BC from the US, and our first trip to Victoria is in a couple weeks, glad to see it met with your approval!
Well I'm so jealous! It's a stunning city--your new home is beautiful
Lots of positives there, Sadie. I'm rooting for you! Having had melanoma myself approx 9 years ago, I know and understand the fear and the pain that comes with invasive surgery and lots of check ups. You got this!
Wow! ((hugs)) I didn't know you had melanoma too--fuck cancer! I'm happy you fought the good fight! It's a battle for me with many excisions and surgeries and anxieties but I persist! <3
Back of the calf for me, which now looks like a shark attack. The anxiety that accompanied it was far worse, though. And, I never abused the sun. They said it probably stemmed from teenage sunburn, those few years when we're silly. You'll beat it! I'm an email away if ever you have any questions. xxx
My biggest excision was a stage 2 melanoma that I caught in its very early stages. Everything was removed-the margins were clear. Melanoma again on my neck, pretty sizable excision. I have two more "scrape and burn" treatments for basal cell carcinoma on my neck and one on my chest, Monday. I'm aggressive about fighting this--I sun-worshipped in California well into my 30s, sadly. Thank you for sharing your story and offering your empathy--means a lot
Aw, Sadie, I know how tough it is, but I have every confidence you'll beat it. A cousin of mine (fair skin runs in family) has had 5 excisions for basal cell, including her face. My melanoma was made worse because my GP insisted I didn't have melanoma and was just paranoid because I hadn't long lost my mother to cancer. I was told to stick 'Post It' notes on all my mirrors with the message, 'I do not have cancer' written on them. Luckily I insisted on him referring me to the hospital because I knew he was wrong. The mole was misshapen, it had colours in it when you looked closely, and the skin around it itched like mad.
Luckily, because I insisted, I caught it early like you.
The positive thing is that now you'll be very closely monitored for several years, so if anything did occur you'd catch it early. As painful and stressful as it is, early detection is key.
Much love! xxx
You are a treasure for the writing and reading community.
Thank you, James :)
Thanks for these kind and mindful thoughts, Sadie. Love from Nashville!
((hugs)) thanks, Greg
Audio books get a lot of play here. Any time I hear Will Patton's voice, I know someone's digging into some Stephen King hahaha
Wishing you well.