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18. my dermatologist thought a spot on my calf

Tue Nov 25, 2025, 06:38 AM

6 hrs ago

could be melanoma. benign. the wound she left behind took weeks to heal, but it's worth it to know I think. I went to her with a growth on my forehead and that one did turn out to be a squamous cell carcinoma requiring a MOHS procedure. So it's good that they sent you for a biopsy even though. Glad you're well!

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I was told I should have that spot on my arm checked...could be cancer [View all] Omaha Steve 22 hrs ago OP

So happy for you, Omaha Steve. debm55 22 hrs ago #1

Congrats! SheltieLover 22 hrs ago #2

What a relief! 3catwoman3 22 hrs ago #3

good news! msongs 21 hrs ago #4

Glad to hear you are fine. Old Crank 20 hrs ago #5

Actually, NM has low skin cancer rates compared to other states womanofthehills 1 hr ago #25

Yea! Seize the day and go do something fun and wild. Marie Marie 20 hrs ago #6

Yahoo! MIButterfly 20 hrs ago #7

Good for you. Stay well. Biophilic 20 hrs ago #8

Great news! Grumpy Old Guy 20 hrs ago #9

Any day they tell you that you don't have the Big C is a fantastically good day. flashman13 19 hrs ago #10

Eat lots of turmeric Omaha Steve Ponietz 19 hrs ago #11

freezing aint bad. pansypoo53219 19 hrs ago #12

I just had a basal cell removed. mgardener 18 hrs ago #13

Always wonderful to know that nothing's wrong 70sEraVet 18 hrs ago #14

Always a good idea to get them checked out. We go to our Emile 18 hrs ago #15

Good news! democrank 12 hrs ago #16

So happy it was nothing to worry about! HeartsCanHope 8 hrs ago #17

my dermatologist thought a spot on my calf barbtries 6 hrs ago #18

Good news, OS gademocrat7 5 hrs ago #19

Thanks for the really good news OS. JMCKUSICK 4 hrs ago #20

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You can donate 24 times a year Omaha Steve 1 hr ago #24

Whew! That is double good news! Stay well Clouds Passing 2 hrs ago #22

Some great news! pandr32 1 hr ago #23