I had the exact same thing! It had to be biopsied to make sure it wasn't a quick moving, more aggressive cancer, and it wasn't. In fact, my doctor told me that if you have a melanoma, this is the kind you want. 😂 Super slow moving...probably the same kind you have. I am also in Los Angeles but not with Kaiser. I was referred to a specialist who does MOES (sp?) and then I think to a plastic surgeon after. That was 20 years ago and they haven't found any melanomas since. My melanoma was about 1 inch in diameter, so it wasn't tiny. Just so you know, following are two pictures of my scar, which is on the top of my forearm. It's not pretty but I just figured at least I don't have cancer, and everyone is imperfect anyway. Who is the melanoma surgeon? It might be the same doctor I had. I don't remember his name but if heard it I would. Good luck and you'll be just fine. The second photo shows where the extra skin around it was cut out, which is actually probably weirder than the scar itself. But it's all good and way worth it. I view it as scar of victory.
What awful bedside manner. Like doctors don't spend hours primping trying to look good...get fucked.
thank you for joining me in being enraged 💖
My way of saying "hope you feel better."
You know it's summer now in Australia… that fucking sun burning everything… you better stay wrapped up from head to toe, like a mummy…. Okay, Mommy?
Get well…
PS: why would they even call themselves Kaiser Permanente?!… doesn't it just sound like “Hitler Forever"…?
I will be very careful! And “Hitler Forever” is good they should just rebrand to that
I can't attach the photos, apparently, but if you want to see them, dm me with your email.
I had the exact same thing! It had to be biopsied to make sure it wasn't a quick moving, more aggressive cancer, and it wasn't. In fact, my doctor told me that if you have a melanoma, this is the kind you want. 😂 Super slow moving...probably the same kind you have. I am also in Los Angeles but not with Kaiser. I was referred to a specialist who does MOES (sp?) and then I think to a plastic surgeon after. That was 20 years ago and they haven't found any melanomas since. My melanoma was about 1 inch in diameter, so it wasn't tiny. Just so you know, following are two pictures of my scar, which is on the top of my forearm. It's not pretty but I just figured at least I don't have cancer, and everyone is imperfect anyway. Who is the melanoma surgeon? It might be the same doctor I had. I don't remember his name but if heard it I would. Good luck and you'll be just fine. The second photo shows where the extra skin around it was cut out, which is actually probably weirder than the scar itself. But it's all good and way worth it. I view it as scar of victory.