07-03-2008, 07:06 PM
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First Rays
Ouch!!! 4cm....[cringe] (I'm a woossss!)
Happy your back, Ray!
K
"Ray B" wrote in message
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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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Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com
Plants, Supplies. Books, Artwork, and lots of Free Info!
"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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Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com
Plants, Supplies. Books, Artwork, and lots of Free Info!
"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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Ray Barkalow - First Rays Orchids - www.firstrays.com
Plants, Supplies. Books, Artwork, and lots of Free Info!
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glad you are feeling better!
--j_a
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