tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8666908446822278106.post387302192599905736..comments2024-03-20T13:44:57.468-07:00Comments on Home Thoughts Weekly: A Bothersome SpotUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8666908446822278106.post-78638422448960952402013-05-04T07:47:36.478-07:002013-05-04T07:47:36.478-07:00Not sure how I managed to miss this post Chris. Wh...Not sure how I managed to miss this post Chris. What a shock for you but how brilliant that it was sorted out so quickly! Sending hugs.<br />Take Care<br />Sue<br />x<br />P.S. It's a timely reminder for us all with hopefully summer on it's way and for me being fair skinned too. xSue Fortinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05464191934479133090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8666908446822278106.post-77086716103538393412013-04-25T22:48:09.751-07:002013-04-25T22:48:09.751-07:00Good heavens, Chris - I go away for a week and loo...Good heavens, Chris - I go away for a week and look what you get up to!<br />I'm SO GLAD you went in to have it looked at and that the lesion has been taken care of. You are a lucky gal.Pondsidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02407539138546412482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8666908446822278106.post-87053862395206206702013-04-24T05:04:02.671-07:002013-04-24T05:04:02.671-07:00Wow Chris - so glad that all turned out OK. Take c...Wow Chris - so glad that all turned out OK. Take care xxxFlowerpothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14102679179201725732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8666908446822278106.post-36792307125004427352013-04-21T05:07:38.847-07:002013-04-21T05:07:38.847-07:00Yikes, what a shock! So glad they dealt with it im...Yikes, what a shock! So glad they dealt with it immediately and that you feel reassured by the treatment and advice you've been given. A lesson to us all.Henriettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02251721298738618327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8666908446822278106.post-73224893232997986562013-04-21T03:27:06.723-07:002013-04-21T03:27:06.723-07:00I said it on twitter at the time - but (((hugs))) ...I said it on twitter at the time - but (((hugs))) and I hope you are over the shock now. Take care xJan Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00471022034388834235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8666908446822278106.post-8082868958344503112013-04-21T03:23:20.916-07:002013-04-21T03:23:20.916-07:00Glad they caught it so quickly, Chris. I've ha...Glad they caught it so quickly, Chris. I've had one, too, and had it sorted. I have very fair skin. They said it probably dated back 35years to when I lived for six years in California and lay in the sun all day wearing only neat baby oil or amber solaire oil!! An instance of where ignorance is not bliss in retrospect.<br /><br />Liz XLiz Harrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03936240880106723456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8666908446822278106.post-8452748884163436052013-04-21T03:08:21.334-07:002013-04-21T03:08:21.334-07:00I missed it if it was FB, too. So pleased at the p...I missed it if it was FB, too. So pleased at the prompt treatment, Chris. Treat yourself and Tom kindly. xLesley Cookmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10699182779296799170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8666908446822278106.post-47777867676474606852013-04-20T02:12:13.746-07:002013-04-20T02:12:13.746-07:00A cautionary tale for us all not to dismiss spots ...A cautionary tale for us all not to dismiss spots and unusual skin problems. You are probably feeling quite shocked by it now but atleast you had no time to worry before the treatment. Take care of yourself.sheepishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18252518055252342236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8666908446822278106.post-67172114993967041292013-04-20T01:43:45.089-07:002013-04-20T01:43:45.089-07:00Relieved to hear all is now ok, but must have been...Relieved to hear all is now ok, but must have been a worrying time... I understand many bccs are 'dealable with' - my mum had one recently, and I think the doctor just zapped it off in the surgery under a local - but everyone's different. It sounds like you are being properly looked after. Take care XOXOXLITTLE BROWN DOGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752176955139690523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8666908446822278106.post-75714453805081196522013-04-19T12:40:50.662-07:002013-04-19T12:40:50.662-07:00I can imagine this was quite a shock, for you, and...I can imagine this was quite a shock, for you, and Tom. Glad you were promptly treated, even if it gave you some additional holeyness.<br /><br />Hope you are soon much better!<br /><br />Blessings and Bear hugs!Rob-bearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00171692478879522588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8666908446822278106.post-42383796019282145532013-04-19T07:15:15.249-07:002013-04-19T07:15:15.249-07:00Good old NHS, always there for us when we need it,...Good old NHS, always there for us when we need it, in spite of its faults and failings! So glad it was so brilliant and there for you. Margaret Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17979380013524036042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8666908446822278106.post-57443655156649326362013-04-19T06:41:23.383-07:002013-04-19T06:41:23.383-07:00Oh wow. I'm so glad everything is going to be ...Oh wow. I'm so glad everything is going to be okay! Treat yourself extra nicely this week! xRachel Daven Skinnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13323752507728470261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8666908446822278106.post-27813255877014808312013-04-19T06:10:32.679-07:002013-04-19T06:10:32.679-07:00What a fright for you, Chris. I'm so glad you ...What a fright for you, Chris. I'm so glad you had Tom with you and were treated quickly. Sending much love and well wishes xxClaire McChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08196839762321691456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8666908446822278106.post-32193943514728856242013-04-19T04:06:12.686-07:002013-04-19T04:06:12.686-07:00Phew! Very pleased all well, now.
The thing that...Phew! Very pleased all well, now. <br /><br />The thing that bothers me is that I've got a patch of reddened, intensely itchy skin on my leg (not to mention hundreds of moles all over me)and I'm off to Greece in a few weeks......... Gilli Allanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13234069151918319605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8666908446822278106.post-20784897142841638402013-04-19T02:05:09.568-07:002013-04-19T02:05:09.568-07:00You must have had such a fright! I'm so reliev...You must have had such a fright! I'm so relieved the consultant dealt with it immediately and that you're on the mend now.xxDeborah Carr (Debs)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03223653554549707595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8666908446822278106.post-57281738986079506732013-04-19T00:45:11.390-07:002013-04-19T00:45:11.390-07:00I'm so glad everything was sorted out and you&...I'm so glad everything was sorted out and you're fine. Definitely a shock to the system though.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05986874444030474719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8666908446822278106.post-83420756635901794762013-04-18T12:37:33.887-07:002013-04-18T12:37:33.887-07:00Blimey Chris - so glad they acted so quickly. Get ...Blimey Chris - so glad they acted so quickly. Get well soon and remember you may be suffering from shock so take it nice and easy. XXtoadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02890073795239873916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8666908446822278106.post-47095168248558314292013-04-18T11:50:14.726-07:002013-04-18T11:50:14.726-07:00Well, I didn't know... I've been cross rea...Well, I didn't know... I've been cross reading FB lately. Sorry I missed and so happy to learn everything is on the mend.<br />My daughter has fair skin (and english duchess they said when she was born: blue eyes (that turned green) and fair skin) so I constantly worry... don't mean to be mean but when she was young I felt I owned a dalmata ahahahahah every spot counted. And you're talking of a girl that loves the son.<br />Please don't stress unnecessarily - I think even when we have something, the way you handled is the best way - but don't dismiss anything.<br />Take Care. Please!<br />Yours,<br />TeresaTeresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15706070037835903316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8666908446822278106.post-32311385330811202792013-04-18T08:58:11.088-07:002013-04-18T08:58:11.088-07:00Oh Chris - I am so pleased you had Tom with you. A...Oh Chris - I am so pleased you had Tom with you. And so pleased it's gone and banished. Major hugs. SxxxSarah Tranterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11540490389427816896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8666908446822278106.post-17222639500157229052013-04-18T07:29:22.804-07:002013-04-18T07:29:22.804-07:00Good heavens Chris, that was a shock for the reade...Good heavens Chris, that was a shock for the reader never mind the patient!<br />Ever so very pleased all well. <br />CKxCalico Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11054839834452087857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8666908446822278106.post-15996035954372851842013-04-18T07:07:25.792-07:002013-04-18T07:07:25.792-07:00Chris, I am so glad that you were able to have thi...Chris, I am so glad that you were able to have this treated so quickly. (I write this as someone who has been treated for the same basal cell cancer a number of times, the most recent treatment having happened just before Christmas.)<br /><br />You've given your readers good advice.<br /><br />Sunscreen every day...and stay out of the midday sun as much as possible.<br /><br />xoFranceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08352407314710067616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8666908446822278106.post-59351104420745680262013-04-18T05:01:38.486-07:002013-04-18T05:01:38.486-07:00Basal Cell Carcinoma is one of the two most common...Basal Cell Carcinoma is one of the two most common skin cancers. It tends to burrow down as opposed to spreading out like say melanoma or squamous cell. <br /><br />While I can totally agree with how shocked you felt to learn what it was, I personally feel relieved, because you found out and your doctors took care of it asap. Leaving you shocked, but on the mend. <br /><br />And unfortunately, skin cancers are on the rise in all races, so we do need to be vigilant for anything we see out of the ordinary.<br /><br />Sorry for the dermatology lesson, but I am so glad you are on the road to recovery! :)Preethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10732586082446674711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8666908446822278106.post-41386921836777203632013-04-18T04:56:35.408-07:002013-04-18T04:56:35.408-07:00Yikes, so glad that you're okay, had it seen t...Yikes, so glad that you're okay, had it seen to so promptly yesterday and I'd have been relieved not to have had time to think about it, or I would have been a complete basket case. Take care. xxx Kathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12719765628886270649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8666908446822278106.post-70615542801926261712013-04-18T04:52:53.264-07:002013-04-18T04:52:53.264-07:00I guess there are some experiences that even write...I guess there are some experiences that even writers could do without. So glad for you that all is well.<br />Fenniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02377814681496294457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8666908446822278106.post-34591611411459109052013-04-18T04:47:46.724-07:002013-04-18T04:47:46.724-07:00I'm so pleased that they acted promptly..a cau...I'm so pleased that they acted promptly..a cautionary tale for us all, here! xJane Loveringhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15393411255730345765noreply@blogger.com