I have skin cancer

Mrs. Destructo

I've had this little bump on my eyelid for years. I finally remembered to show it to a dermatologist a few months ago, and I could tell from the look on her face that it was cancer. She sent me off to an opthamlogic plastic surgeon, and it took 2.5 months to even get in there. I had the biopsy done last week (which was fuucking barbaric), and just got the results today. It's basal cell carcinoma. If you have to get cancer, this is the kind to get because it almost never metastasizes, and it's nearly 100% curable. So in that sense I'm lucky.

Because of where it is, I have to go through a big rigamarole to get it removed. It's on my lower eyelid, on the eyeball side of my eyelashes. Getting it removed will take out 1/3 of my lower eyelid (horizontally), and getting my eyelid reconstructed is going to be pretty involved, using tissue from the side of my face. My doctor said that my eye will never look the same again, and it won't match my other eye.

The procedure hasn't been scheduled yet, and I'm seeing another plastic surgeon for a 2nd opinion in a couple of weeks... to see if she agrees with the first doc on the best way to reconstruct my eye. I'm hoping she'll say that she can make my eye look the same after the surgery.

I'm so sad, and scared.

sweater

OMG!

I'm soooooo sorry about this whole thing. Totally sucks.

My heart is with you...

roswellgahokie

I am sorry to hear this news. I'm glad that it is treatable - I bet a glad plastic surgeon can fix it up nicely - Thank god you got it checked. I'll be holding you in my thoughts. Keep us posted.

HUGS

barker2B

wow, I'm so sorry you have to go through this.  Sounds like it's pretty involved but a good prognosis, which is great news. I'll keep you in my thoughts.

kyluvsaj

I am so sorry you are going through this.  I can imagine all of the emotion you are feeling and thank you for sharing it with us.

I am sending big hugs your way and know that we are here for you.

Mrs.H98

Oh goodness, I'm so sorry! You have every right to be sad, but the important thing is it is basal cell carcinoma. I'm glad you're getting a second opinion too with another plastic surgeon.

soxfan812

Oh my god, I can't believe that!  You must be so stressed and upset right now- I hope that you are doing ok. At least the prognosis is good-- good luck with everything  ((hugs))

raisingarizona2008

My grandpa has that all over his skin. ?That is definitely the kind you want if you do get skin cancer. ?My dad had Melanoma and it spread to his lungs. ?I now have a 50% higher chance of getting it since he had it. ?Good luck!?

FaeryStarGazer

omg! I am so sorry you are dealing with this garbage! ((destruco-hugs))

Jessarella

My step dad just had Basal cell carcinoma removed from his the side of his head, by his temple. It looks great now, I hope you can find a good plastic surgeon who can do a good job. Good luck! Sorry you are going through this!

 

blueladybug

Oh No!  They have to give you worst case scenario.  I bet they will be able to fix it right up.

mommyof4boys

I'm so sorry!  Cancer is scary!

VCMCG

So sorry to hear that-it sounds like the doctor has a good treatment plan for you.  Good luck with the second opinion.  Take care of yourself.

beefsbride

Oh my gosh!  I am so sorry!  I hope the 2nd opinion goes well and I will keep you in my thoughts. 

Temp159135562506975

I'm so sorry! But glad it's the "good kind" of cancer.... My mom got the "good kind" of breast cancer, and my dad go the best kind of cancer you can get- prostate cancer... we LOL about it - that my family has "good cancer" .

you are smart to get a 2nd opinion. I hope it works out.

and i'm glad you posted- b/c i have a new bump right on my eyelash line below the lashes... i need to get it looked at.  We have skin cancer in the family, too.

prayers to you!

april062604

i am so sorry that you;'re going through this. ?my thoughts and prayers are with you. ?i hope the surgery goes well.....and above all i hope the cancer is 100% gone when it's over.

amygdala

Oh, I'm so sorry that you're going through this. ?I hope that everything goes smoothly & that the results end up being better than expected.

pea-kay

oh no, that is so scary! but it sounds like you're in good hands. keep us updated. {{hugs}}

Kalki

I'm so sorry to hear hon. *hugs*

cands

I'm so sorry.  But thank goodness you showed it to the dermatologist and caught it.  I hope the surgery goes well.

MNheidi

I'm so sorry!  And I'm sorry you're scared - I would be too.  Sounds like you'll have a rough road ahead, we've been told a million times before but when offered, take any help you can get.

coffee bean

I'm so sorry that you are going through this.  How scary!  At least it's treatable and you were smart and got it checked out.  I'll be thinking of you and sending you warm thoughts your way.

quickstepstar

OMG! I am so sorry! I hope you get better news from the other plastic surgeon, but I am so glad it is treatable!

DenverGrl

Oh no, I'm so sorry.  How scary.  I'm glad it's not the more serious type of cancer and it's treatable.  Lot's of hugs.

macchiatto

Big hugs for you. I'm glad the prognosis is good, but I'm so sorry you have to go through this! Hoping you can find a doc who can reconstruct it to look like it does now.

dragonflyinn

Oh no, I am so sorry.  I am glad that they caught it and it is treatable, but it still must be so scary, so sorry you are dealing with this.

email me if you ever need to "talk" 

caseybog

Wow - that is unexpected news. While it's great news that your condition is treatable, it's still must be scary for you nonetheless.  Sending good thoughts your way

lovethe1story

I am so glad you had it checked.  I will be thinking about you.  Good luck with your future appointments and surgery.

Trina

JBSugar

I'm so sorry.  Hang in there.  I know it's scary but I have faith everything will be ok!

Jen&John2005

I'm so sorry.  I'd be scared, too. 

gymrat

Oh God, I am so sorry. I hope the surgery goes well.

MrsARC1105

OMG, I am so sorry sweetie but I am sure everything will be fine and you will be cancer free soon. 

(((HUGS)))

apoolio

We will be praying for you. My MIL just had BCC removed from her nose with reconstructive sx also 1 yr ago and is doing great. Hoping for the best outcome possible

LilSurferGirl

I am so sorry you're having to go through this.  I'm glad it's treatable, but I do hope the second surgeon has better news for you on the reconstruction. Keep us posted - you will be in my thoughts. 

AmberJane

I am sorry that I am so late in responding to this news, but I just had to say how sorry am I for you that you have to go through this.  I am glad that it is the best type of cancer to have and I am SURE in this day and age with all the crazy plastic surgery that is done that they can do a beautiful job on your eye.  Please keep us posted!!  Good luck and hugs!