There are a lot of good things leaning my way:

It was in the heel of my hand - an unusual location, and NOT on the trunk of
my body.

When the original 5mm wide excision was taken - before knowing the
diagnosis - the margins were clear, suggesting they "got it all"
(Unfortunately, the current protocol is a 4 cm diameter removal, which is
why I'm now laid up).

Blood work looked like nothing was happening. There is an enzyme - LDH -
present in all cells, and if there is tissue damage going on, the level in
the blood is elevated. "Normal" is 318-618 micrograms per liter. Mine was
323.

No indication of issues with PET or CAT scans, nor MRI.

I'm keeping the most positive attitude I can!

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"Diana Kulaga" wrote in message
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Ah. Well, let's hope for the best. I had a scare recently. Fortunately, it
seems to be okay so far, but we shall see.

Skin, Ray?

Diana

"Ray B" wrote in message
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Well....it was the removal of a melanoma, so I'm still waiting for the
results of the tissue biopsy.

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"Diana Kulaga" wrote in message
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I guess "holding thumbs", as Wendy puts it, works! So glad you seem to be
okay.

Diana

"Ray B" wrote in message
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Thanks.

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glad you are feeling better!

--j_a