This past week was another visit to the dermatologist and the matching biopsy accessories to go with it. (Yes, I know I only crack myself up sometimes.)
I walked out after 2 biopsies and just one new scar. One of the biopsies is at my original site. There's a section I've never liked and the doc agreed this time. So, these stitches are where there were already some so no new scar there. The other site is on my upper thigh. I have to admit to never having a biopsy site not be painful, so it's wonderful that I don't notice this one at all. It's finally jeans weather in Northern California so I don't have to explain the bandaging to anyone either. So, basically, it's a "low maintenance" biopsy site. I wish more were like this.
This visit was good for my mental health also. I finally was completely honest with the doc about my fears that we are losing ground to the monster because I'm now getting so few benign results. She was sympathetic and understanding and did not downplay my fears. The doc also didn't make false promises or gloss over the issue. She said that we are being proactive and that's the best we can do to make sure the monster doesn't come back. We both agreed that staying on the 3 month cycle was the best course still until something changes. I'm hoping that change is the reappearance of more benign results but time will tell.
Again, I have an awesome doc. She's going to call with results this way no matter what they may be. That's pretty good service in my book. Should I expect this service as a survivor? Some would debate it. I'll just say I don't expect it (in our current health care system) but I sure appreciate it. I also know she'd love to call with good news as much as understanding bad news is best delivered by a person and not a letter.
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