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I just got back from having 2 Skin Cancers removed from the back of my ear, what I thought was only 1 actually turned out to be 2. Trust me this is no fun to have done. Here’s a rundown of what they did.
I had to get 6 needle shots behind my ear to numb the area
Then they taped my ear to the side of my head while this was setting in
Once numb they Sliced the two areas from my head.
They sent those to the Pathologist to have them analyzed to see if it had all been removed.
Then they got out the Cauterizing too and used that to close the wound and then stitched it up.
I had to wait about 15 minutes for the report from the Pathologist.
Doctor walks in and says, “We didn’t get it all we have to go deeper the cancer tissue is more inward that outward.” There isn’t much area on the ear for that to happen.
The process above minus the shots was done all again. This time I have a hole that goes through my ear that was stitched up. 15 minutes later the Pathologist gives us the thumbs up that it has all be removed. Thank God, I didn’t have much ear left for them to work on.
I know that we are all tough and think nothing can happen to me, I don’t need a hat, sunscreen, or whatever. We preach about safety on the water so that we all can fish another day, well if you’re dead from skin cancer the only thing we’ll be doing is decomposing and not fishing. I for one want to fish and note decompose. Wear a good had, buff, sun clothing, or whatever keeps you protected. If you have any sores on you that just will not heal, it’s probably skin cancer, go have it taken care of. If you are fare skinned like me you should be checked every 6 months, or at least once a year. I hope this helps someone protect themselves and hopefully add more years to your life.
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Sun Protection FTW!!! I too, rather be fishing than decomposing. :p

I always wear my hat but need to practice using sun block. :( It's too bad I can't put that stuff on my face, it'll cause all kinds of acne inflammation.

They actually make special kind of sun screen for your face with acne protection for people with fair skin like use that will help keep your acne down
mose cvs and walgreens have it
just gotta ask and search i cant remember what its called if i find it i will let you know

I use the baby sunscreens because they are designed for skin health and protection. They don't cause acne and are very protective and gentle. The other ones I like are Blue Lizard, Aloe Gator, and other Aloe based sunscreens.

Hope you heal up pretty quick jim and get back out on the water

was here at first... and didn't see the picture.

Thanks Jimmy for the graphic warning about taking care of ones skin...
glad everything turned out ok, and you had enough ear meat to work with...I was wondering why you didn't have a 2.0 gold hook added in while they were cuttin? :D
kiddin...well sorta...
I know that was no joking matter...thanks for the update and sharing the good news...
Now get out and catch something will ya:reel:

I was going to try and get out tomorrow but the pain is starting to kick in and I think I will make sure that I am recovered a little more before going out.

I was thinking of having them put a fish eye there, but thought that would look too strange.

I'm sure you could make it work. Get well soon.
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Thanks man. How's the new Yak working for you?

Working 12 hours 6 days a week 8 every other Sunday, last time the kayak saw sunlight was when I brought it home. :doh:looking forward to the BBW Mr Green is putting together this Sat.

Smart idea them pain meds can do crazy things to your gut
Don't want to be chumming your breakfast and lunch now do we haha

Glad to see you are doing better Jimmy. I'll see you in a few weeks!
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Crazy thing is that it took about 3 hours for the wounds to completely stop bleeding. I literally had to stop moving my head completely for a while to stop moving the stitches and stuff. Now the bleeding is stopped but the pain is there. I wish my FF would have arrived today it would have given me something to do tomorrow. Oh well I figure something out.

Looking forward to it Ken. Do you still have that reel I sold to you? How's it treating you? Can't wait to fish with you. If you want to team up we can do so. PM me if you are interested.

keep me in the loop Jimmy, when you are ready to hit it:reel::D

Yeah I hear that! Just keep it clean last thing you want is to get staff from an open wound. Well hell if you haven't yet make yourself a new chum stick. I will be making mine here in a few days

Come join us for the OEX bass tourney at Mission Bay

That's some scary sh*t.....cancer of ANY kind is no joke.

I lost my grandmother to it, one of my uncle's is currently suffering from it, my sister was diagnosed with it in her early 20's, my mother in law passed from it not to long ago, one of our employees just got diagnosed with it, an ex-coworker is going through chemo at the moment.......it's everywhere and its not going away.


glad everything is getting better for you and thanks for reminding us to cover up