12-08-2008, 12:58 PM
I was diagnosed with skin cancer and have a large basal cell tumor on my face. The tumor is not visible other then a small scab on the side of my nose.
The determologist referred me to a surgeon in Kansas City and after speaking to his office I am scheduled for surgery January 20th. This is a good time because I have a hearing the previous week to add the back and carpal tunnel to my wc claim.
It is a relief to have the surgery scheduled.
The doctors say this is a very large tumor that will take most the day to remove.
I also learned I will need to go off of most of my medications previous to surgery due to thinning of the blood and other issues.
I am on herbal vitamins and wonder if this is something I will also need to quit taking.
After surgery I will have some strict restrictions of no bending, lifting, and driving. At this time I do not know how long the restrictions will be in place.
My first priority is making sure my children are cared for. I contacted the Community Developmental Organization today and applied for emergency assistance to have someone come into my home to care for my son.
My son has Autism, I also am raising my niece whom is 15yrs, she has bipolar, ADHD, and emotional issues. My oldest daughter is 17 and I have ruled her out as a caregiver, she has ADHD and depression, and she has problems getting along with her little brother which only escalates his behaviors.
Didn't mean to write a book, but wanted to update everyone.
The determologist referred me to a surgeon in Kansas City and after speaking to his office I am scheduled for surgery January 20th. This is a good time because I have a hearing the previous week to add the back and carpal tunnel to my wc claim.
It is a relief to have the surgery scheduled.
The doctors say this is a very large tumor that will take most the day to remove.
I also learned I will need to go off of most of my medications previous to surgery due to thinning of the blood and other issues.
I am on herbal vitamins and wonder if this is something I will also need to quit taking.
After surgery I will have some strict restrictions of no bending, lifting, and driving. At this time I do not know how long the restrictions will be in place.
My first priority is making sure my children are cared for. I contacted the Community Developmental Organization today and applied for emergency assistance to have someone come into my home to care for my son.
My son has Autism, I also am raising my niece whom is 15yrs, she has bipolar, ADHD, and emotional issues. My oldest daughter is 17 and I have ruled her out as a caregiver, she has ADHD and depression, and she has problems getting along with her little brother which only escalates his behaviors.
Didn't mean to write a book, but wanted to update everyone.
