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This lovely photo was taken last night, after I spent most of the day undergoing surgery after surgery after surgery at a skin cancer center. I'll be sporting the huge bandage for at least two months, probably longer.
Last weekend, I bought a new suit so that I'd look reasonably spiffy for my granddaughter's wedding a week from Saturday. I'm looking forward to participating in the ceremony; she asked me to escort her foster mother down the aisle.
With my recent Parkinson's setback, I was thinking I might use my cane to be on the safe side. Now, with this latest development, I'm thinking maybe I should wear a Civil War soldier's uniform rather than a suit.
Here’s what happened
Years ago, my internist recommended that I see a dermatologist regularly, since I’m fair skinned and was spending lots of time outside on my bike. So, I started getting an annual skin checkup.
About five years ago, he biopsied a spot on my cheek, found melanoma, and removed the cancer. It was a quick, simple procedure, and the slight scar soon faded away.
A few months ago, when another biopsy showed a spot of skin cancer on my forehead near the hairline, I expected another quick and easy procedure. This time my dermatologist recommended that I see a doctor who performs Mohs surgery.
In this procedure, skin (including the melanoma) is removed in very thin layers. Each layer is then viewed under a microscope for signs of cancer. The process continues until a layer shows no cancer. This approach allows the surgeon to remove the cancer while saving as much of the surrounding healthy skin as possible.
Ever the optimist, I arrived at the surgeon’s office at 10:00 am, thinking I’d have one quick surgery and be home in time for lunch. Ha! I left his office at 4:00 pm, after four surgeries. Each time, they biopsy the surrounding skin for signs of cancer and each biopsy takes about an hour. Usually after surgery for skin cancer, the wound is stitched back up and heals in few weeks, often without scarring. But this option would have been difficult—and somewhat hazardous—in my case, since the “excavation site” was pretty big—about 3 x 1.5 inches.The surgeon suggested “natural healing,” and I agreed. This choice involves some minimal stitching around the wound, after which the surgical process ends.
A special thin occlusive bandage is placed on the wound to promote healing. A temporary layer of gauze padding goes on top of that, adding protection and pressure to minimize bleeding. Scar formation is a dynamic process that begins immediately and continues for months. I’ll be wearing this large bandage for at least two months. And I’ll end up with a scar.
But the prognosis is good
My surgeon said the risk of recurrence for this cancer is less than two percent. And melanomas in this area virtually never spread to other organs. My six hours spent in the skin cancer center were surprisingly pleasant. So were Dr. Montemarano and his excellent surgical technician, Brandy.
Nevertheless, I’m not anxious to repeat the experience. If and when the snow storms end and the warm sun shines, I’ll be ready with cap and sunscreen.
Melanoma and Parkinson’s
Every year, about 68,000 Americans receive melanoma diagnoses, and another 8,700 die from it. Recent studies suggest that people with Parkinson’s have an increased risk of developing skin cancer.
The June 2011 issue of the journal Neurology reported evidence that men with Parkinson’s are twice as likely to develop melanomas than men without PD, and that women with Parkinson’s are one and a half times more likely to develop melanomas than their non-PD counterparts.
This PD-melanoma link is unusual, because people with Parkinson’s have a lower-than-normal risk of developing most cancers.
Lucky me. I’ve had prostate cancer since 1994, and now a second melanoma.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
I agree that:
A.
I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
B.
APFM may provide information to me electronically. My electronic signature on agreements and documents has the same effect as if I signed them in ink.
C.
APFM may send all communications to me electronically via e-mail or by access to an APFM web site.
D.
If I want a paper copy, I can print a copy of the Disclosures or download the Disclosures for my records.
E.
This E-Sign Acknowledgement and Authorization applies to these Disclosures and all future Disclosures related to APFM's services, unless I revoke my authorization. You may revoke this authorization in writing at any time (except where we have already disclosed information before receiving your revocation.) This authorization will expire after one year.
F.
You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
