An operation called Mohs surgery got it all, but they had to go all the way down to my ear cartilage. It’s healing well, but man, kinda sucks and pretty scary.
by LanceOldstrong
An operation called Mohs surgery got it all, but they had to go all the way down to my ear cartilage. It’s healing well, but man, kinda sucks and pretty scary.
by LanceOldstrong
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Thanks for reminding me why I put it on my ears.
How long was the procedure? Getting my first removed soon….
Me too, back of my calf
I’m glad you caught it in time. Many more rides in your future.
Ouch, at least it’s in a spot that’s hard to notice. Thanks for posting this OP. I’m going to be more careful when applying behind the ears.
Did you discover it at a yearly check up or were there obvious signs?
Thank for the reminder for all of us. I had pre-cancerous cells removed from both ears. It’s a real issue for cyclists! Sunscreen is your friend!
+1
I had one right in the middle of my forehead that got cut out with mohs surgery. Do those skin checks, and sunscreen up!
https://preview.redd.it/msqx6xhfy1ze1.png?width=1080&format=png&auto=webp&s=5a580a7cf54e7b600ef2edc11a796e0c918bcb48
I hear you, buddy. Here’s my melanoma surgery scar from last November. It was a “late Stage 2”, doc said. Sentinel biopsy showed no metastases.
Why I posted, though, is to put in a PSA here. As you can probably figure out from the picture, I never saw this one – thank goodness my wife was paying attention! The most common site for melanoma in men is on the back. Women on the backs of the legs, which is a little easier to see, but not much.
Point is this – have someone look you over from time to time!
Thank you
So you were putting on bad sunscreen or no sunscreen?