I wanted to share something.......kind of long and personal

[Spookymufu]

....okay, as some of you know I had to have a surgery on my right ear, actually IN my right ear....well, for most of you thats all you know......I only told one person on this forum what was going on, witchy, (thanks for the kind words btw), anyway, I figured I would let the rest of you know....

I had a tumor in my right ear canal, the Dr thought it was just a growth no big deal and just wanted to remove it, so he did (surgery #1). As that was healing and I was feeling pretty good I got a call from the Dr, the biopsy came back positive for skin cancer. Now, skin cancer usually isnt a big deal, nothing like regular cancer but it can be and I was worried. The Dr told me that of the three different kinds of skin cancer the one I had was the least aggressive, great news but, the biopsy showed there was cancer cells all the way down into the ear canal wall tissue. So guess what, surgery #2......this time he dug a big hole in my ear canal and removed some cartilage as well requiring a skin graph. So now I have a scar in my ear and a 5" long scar on my neck/shoulder where he removed the skin for the graph (I'm my own Frankenstein prop now).
Yesterday the Dr called and said the biopsy on the second samples were in and guess what??? All the cancer cells were removed!!!
He says theres little to no chance the tumor will grow back but of course we have to keep an eye on it.
Anyway, I just thought I'd share that with ya'll. I dont usually go into details about my health on forums but since I was whining about my ear on here I figured ya deserved to know why.
Also, my back is just about back to normal, that was a pinched sciatic nerve for those of you who care....But it did imobileize me to the point I couldnt move......

Anyway...........

[witchy]

Spooky thats wonderful news!! I am so glad they got it all, and I am also glad all those thoughts and prayers paid off!!
Thing sound like they may just turn around for you anyways, when one door closes another will always open or at least thats how I hope it works!!

[Andybev01]

Well, some people will do anything to get attention

Quite a nerve wracking few weeks you had eh?

It wouldn't be the same in here without you so you'd better keep an eye (or ear) on it and stay healthy.

peace.

[ilovemichaelmyers]

I'm glad you are better and they got the cancerous cells out of there, that can be scary and I know you were. It's good to get it off your chest and talk about it, we do care!

[Spookymufu]

Quite a nerve wracking few weeks you had eh?
peace.

yeah, 2010 hasnt started off too good......I'm hoping things get all better by March....

[Andybev01]

According to Punxsutawney Phil things should be...

(gotta keep this topic on top; too good to let it drop)

[Murfreesboro]

That's been a frightening experience for you, Spooky. I'm glad to hear you have a good prognosis. Thanks for sharing with us. All good wishes going your way!!

[Belladonna]

Spooky, I am so happy you are okay.
That the prognosis is good and happy days ahead. You have all my good thoughts and wishes.
Ride easy, friend.

[Spookymufu]

see andy, i told ya

Thanks Bella!!

[Andybev01]

*choking back tears*

[Andybev01]

nope...not letting this one fade away.

After all, laughter is the best medicine.

[Boogeyman]

That is very good news sir. Now lets all hope things get better from here.

P/S: Even though I hate spiders, I like the spider in your sig.

[Spookymufu]

That is very good news sir. Now lets all hope things get better from here.

P/S: Even though I hate spiders, I like the spider in your sig.

heh, thanks..

the spider is off my web site

[MacPhantom]

Well, if there is any good that has come of this, it's that you made cruel, cold-hearted Andy cry.

I don't care if the next election is decided by a single vote in Texas; I still hope that you're around, healthy and prop-building, for many decades to come!

[Andybev01]

Harrumph! In order for it to be cold, one must first have a heart.