PennyPanic 265 Posted July 16, 2021 So I was diagnosed with a pre-cancer skin condition this week. Areas were burned off...told to return in a year. Doctor was very cavalier about it all. Me? Well, I've been freaking. This isn't my first rodeo...I have other issues that I've lived with for decades and will live with for the rest of my life. However, I'm not see a way through. I feel like my future will be full of scary derm visits to try to ward off something terrible. Hopefully I'll be able to keep the terrible away but who knows. So...how do I go on? Like how do I keep putting one foot in front of the other? How do I keep striving? Will I ever feel happy again? or normal again instead of damaged? Why did God make life so difficult? Why are we put here to suffer? So that's where I'm at today. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MARC 413 Posted July 16, 2021 I would not be concerned. If you remember, I had basal cell carcinoma around 12 years ago. Basal cell carcinoma typically does not cause major problems. I had surgery done by a Moh's surgeon. He said it should never come back and it has not. Many people have pre-cancerous skin issues and they never turn to cancer. The key here is you got it taken care of and you are now in good shape. When I had my skin cancer, I was told to come back every 6 months and now it is yearly. Dermatologists see all kinds of issues and if there was any sort of major issue, he would have told you and have you come back sooner. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mrsrpmddo 222 Posted July 17, 2021 Hi penny, I know exactly how you feel, I’m going to see a gynecologist on Monday. My gp examined.me and said I may have a precancerous condition on my vulva. Told me it’s not deadly very treatable, but,I’m completely terrified, can’t think of nothing else. It’s even getting better, and my gp said that’s a great sign, but, like you how do I live with anything that could be precancerous? I’m sure you’re going to be just fine, I’m sure I will too, but,we have to figure out a way to live with uncertainty, I wish I knew the answer, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PennyPanic 265 Posted July 18, 2021 2 hours ago, Mrsrpmddo said: Hi penny, I know exactly how you feel, I’m going to see a gynecologist on Monday. My gp examined.me and said I may have a precancerous condition on my vulva. Told me it’s not deadly very treatable, but,I’m completely terrified, can’t think of nothing else. It’s even getting better, and my gp said that’s a great sign, but, like you how do I live with anything that could be precancerous? I’m sure you’re going to be just fine, I’m sure I will too, but,we have to figure out a way to live with uncertainty, I wish I knew the answer, I'm so sorry to hear that you're going through all of that. Hugs to you. Many many many hugs. I wish I had magic words to make us both feel better and deal better. Please keep us posted on how you are doing. You are in my prayers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PennyPanic 265 Posted July 18, 2021 Oh more thing @Mrsrpmddo if the condition you are talking about is Lichen Sclerosus (I'm showing my too much googling prowess)...there have been studies that show that Antibiotics put it into remission. Just something to check out and discuss with your doctor. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mrsrpmddo 222 Posted July 18, 2021 Yeah, my doctored mentioned it could be that. She assured me it’s not deadly, my main problem is I’m terrified to use any kind of creams or take medicine, I go in the morning to see the gynecologist, one good thing my symptoms are a lot better than they were, thanks for the kind words! I hope the best for you also❤️ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
