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[susandennis]

I just read in People magazine about Muriel Hemingway's husband. He had a mole on the top of his head that turned out to be cancer. The article then went on to describe the most horrible sounding treatments you could imagine. I'm giving serious thought to cancelling my mole appointment. I probably won't, but I am going on record here if this thing is cancer - which I seriously doubt - there will be no horrible treatments. Not going to happen. I'll take whatever time I have left, make sure it will all be comfortable, get a carton of cigarettes and enjoy every single minute.

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[katbyte.livejournal.com]

I am with you. Good luck.


I would also be smoking up a storm. Still miss them after 6 years.

[susandennis]

Thanks. It means a lot to know I'm not so far out there in my thoughts on this that there isn't any company! I'm sure it's not crowded but nice to know there's at least someone - I'll bring the ashtray.

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[katbyte.livejournal.com]

Sometimes it's like you are reading my mind. No menthols please!! Even a good cigar is ok.

[susandennis]

Ohhh New Rule needed.... no menthols allowed!!! Thanks for reminding me. I'm forever forgetting there are people out there who don't 'get' it.

[kyrielle]

Not likely to be cancer. Lots and lots of moles aren't. If it is cancer, not so likely to be one of the really bad ones. If caught early, the only thing needed for cancerous moles is removal and a bit of a check to make sure the cancer hadn't spread. (I have enough moles to read up on this.... So far, nothing bad.)

Thank you...

[susandennis]

That's really good to hear. Really. Thank you.

[madeleine.livejournal.com]

I think I missed your first post about this mole but it's a good thing you're getting it checked out. Keep us posted (and don't go buying any cigarettes! ;)

[cloverbee.livejournal.com]

But remember - you never read any stories about the gizzillions of moles that are just moles.

good luck with the dr. visit - I'm sure it will be just fine!

What a great point!

[susandennis]

Yeah! You never do see those stories because there are too many of them, I guess. I hope. I have decided not to cancel the appointment. I'll go and see. I can do that.