GET YOURSELF CHECKED!!!

Long story, short version.  Referred to Dermatologist due to allergic reaction, Hmmm she says , suspicious spot on nose... lucky me  biopsy showed Basil cell (could have been worse),... MOHS procedure.. you'll feel a little pinch she says....Damn Right for 3 days.. and some discomfort for 7 -10 days...  .  26 stitches removed tues and can finally wear my  cheap sunglasses  Will try on dive mask next week. Yes Dear... I will Wear my Hat, Sunscreen, and facial condom from now on when out on the water... OK ...when ever I am outside.   Will see ya on the water and in the water soon. Stay Safe and Have Fun All.

A drink for your nose? OK we'll drink to our nose(s).

Our good health is the best thing we can give our families. Let's not forget about getting your PSA checked on a regular basis too. Especially if it runs prostate cancer or any cancers run in your genes.
Better to find out too soon than too late. Stay healthy.

Back on July 23rd I discovered a lump on my upper left thigh accompanied with an dull ache after standing and working all day, the pain exactly like that of a hernia I had repaired on that same side back in 2012.  Thought maybe a femoral hernia this time from google search.  Saw my doc on the 28th.  She said it was not and sent me in for a CT scan.  The scan showed 3 lumps in that area, the largest measures 4.2 x 3.9 x 10 cm (162 cc or 10 cubic inches?).  So my doc sent me to a surgeon for a biopsy.  According to the pathology report, I have non-Hodgkin B-cell lymphoma with a differential that includes marginal zone lymphoma and follicular lymphoma.  I was sent to an oncologist last Thursday.  He ordered blood tests, a PET CT scan and a bone marrow biopsy to determine staging and aggressiveness.  Waiting now for a call to schedule those.  I meet again with my oncologist in 3 weeks to discuss treatment. 
 I am not looking forward to these tests and really not looking forward to treatment. 

Back on July 23rd I discovered a lump on my upper left thigh accompanied with an dull ache after standing and working all day, the pain exactly like that of a hernia I had repaired on that same side back in 2012.  Thought maybe a femoral hernia this time from google search.  Saw my doc on the 28th.  She said it was not and sent me in for a CT scan.  The scan showed 3 lumps in that area, the largest measures 4.2 x 3.9 x 10 cm (162 cc or 10 cubic inches?).  So my doc sent me to a surgeon for a biopsy.  According to the pathology report, I have non-Hodgkin B-cell lymphoma with a differential that includes marginal zone lymphoma and follicular lymphoma.  I was sent to an oncologist last Thursday.  He ordered blood tests, a PET CT scan and a bone marrow biopsy to determine staging and aggressiveness.  Waiting now for a call to schedule those.  I meet again with my oncologist in 3 weeks to discuss treatment. 
 I am not looking forward to these tests and really not looking forward to treatment. 

Wishing you the best of outcomes Jerry.

Back on July 23rd I discovered a lump on my upper left thigh accompanied with an dull ache after standing and working all day, the pain exactly like that of a hernia I had repaired on that same side back in 2012.  Thought maybe a femoral hernia this time from google search.  Saw my doc on the 28th.  She said it was not and sent me in for a CT scan.  The scan showed 3 lumps in that area, the largest measures 4.2 x 3.9 x 10 cm (162 cc or 10 cubic inches?).  So my doc sent me to a surgeon for a biopsy.  According to the pathology report, I have non-Hodgkin B-cell lymphoma with a differential that includes marginal zone lymphoma and follicular lymphoma.  I was sent to an oncologist last Thursday.  He ordered blood tests, a PET CT scan and a bone marrow biopsy to determine staging and aggressiveness.  Waiting now for a call to schedule those.  I meet again with my oncologist in 3 weeks to discuss treatment. 
 I am not looking forward to these tests and really not looking forward to treatment. 

Wishing you the best of outcomes Jerry.

+1

Keep us posted.

Damn.  2020 sucks.  Hoping for the best for you.

Back on July 23rd I discovered a lump on my upper left thigh accompanied with an dull ache after standing and working all day, the pain exactly like that of a hernia I had repaired on that same side back in 2012.  Thought maybe a femoral hernia this time from google search.  Saw my doc on the 28th.  She said it was not and sent me in for a CT scan.  The scan showed 3 lumps in that area, the largest measures 4.2 x 3.9 x 10 cm (162 cc or 10 cubic inches?).  So my doc sent me to a surgeon for a biopsy.  According to the pathology report, I have non-Hodgkin B-cell lymphoma with a differential that includes marginal zone lymphoma and follicular lymphoma.  I was sent to an oncologist last Thursday.  He ordered blood tests, a PET CT scan and a bone marrow biopsy to determine staging and aggressiveness.  Waiting now for a call to schedule those.  I meet again with my oncologist in 3 weeks to discuss treatment. 
 I am not looking forward to these tests and really not looking forward to treatment.

Hoping for a speedy accurate diagnosis and even better recovery 

Jerry ,sending good vibes for the best possible outcome and a speedy healthy recovery

Co-signed.

Did it! Colonoscopy Failed the poop test. No sedation... got it done without so I could drive home after (and get dinner on the way home). Gentlemen let me advise you... Smoke some fine weed, ask for full pass out drugs! Not pleasant butt, not that big a deal really. Upper colons a BITCH though. Pushes on Diaphragm so you can't breath to well butt, only lasts for 20-30 seconds as it passes under. 3 polyps removed and biopsy came back benign... Get checked!!!!! I'm 56 and this was my first ride. 

Did it! Colonoscopy Failed the poop test. No sedation... got it done without so I could drive home after (and get dinner on the way home). Gentlemen let me advise you... Smoke some fine weed, ask for full pass out drugs! Not pleasant butt, not that big a deal really. Upper colons a BITCH though. Pushes on Diaphragm so you can't breath to well butt, only lasts for 20-30 seconds as it passes under. 3 polyps removed and biopsy came back benign... Get checked!!!!! I'm 56 and this was my first ride. 

On behalf of dudes under 40 (Im 39 for 2 more months), I commend you for going through it.  At the same time, Id like to express how f*$%ed up you made it sound, and how little this will help me get checked... 

Jerry, wishing you the best in the coming weeks/months! 

Jerry,

Thoughts and prayers going out to you. Stay strong buddy.

Al

Back on July 23rd I discovered a lump on my upper left thigh accompanied with an dull ache after standing and working all day, the pain exactly like that of a hernia I had repaired on that same side back in 2012.  Thought maybe a femoral hernia this time from google search.  Saw my doc on the 28th.  She said it was not and sent me in for a CT scan.  The scan showed 3 lumps in that area, the largest measures 4.2 x 3.9 x 10 cm (162 cc or 10 cubic inches?).  So my doc sent me to a surgeon for a biopsy.  According to the pathology report, I have non-Hodgkin B-cell lymphoma with a differential that includes marginal zone lymphoma and follicular lymphoma.  I was sent to an oncologist last Thursday.  He ordered blood tests, a PET CT scan and a bone marrow biopsy to determine staging and aggressiveness.  Waiting now for a call to schedule those.  I meet again with my oncologist in 3 weeks to discuss treatment. 
 I am not looking forward to these tests and really not looking forward to treatment.

Jebuz!! Can this 2020 be over now?! Worse year ever! I hope this will pass and hoping for your speedy recovery.

Best of luck Jerry.  Although, must you really wait three (3) weex for oncology return?  cant they push that up, and maybe even do a virtual meeting?

sending good thoughts your way Jerry.

Jerry, hoping and prayers for you and your family.