Don't worship the sun..

« **on:** January 10, 2014, 02:25:36 PM »

For years my ol lady has bitched at me about wearing sunblock. I've always hated how sunblock feels on my neck, plus I like to get a nice tan in the summer.

Well the same chick has recently been bugging the crap out of me to go to the Dr. for a checkup and to have them look at this funny little flat brown spot on my shoulder. I hate going to the Dr, and I pissed and moaned about going. I thought it was the stupidest reason to pay a $25 copay.

Turns out it's malignant melanoma in situ.

Bummer, but it was caught at stage zero. They'll do a little more trimming next week and say I'll be good to go and very lucky the woman caught it.

Don't be afraid of the dermatologist.

« **Reply #1 on:** January 10, 2014, 03:19:12 PM »

Skin cancer is a killer.

glad you caught it now

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« **Reply #2 on:** January 10, 2014, 05:10:43 PM »

I hate it when their right, but usually glad I finally listened!

« **Reply #3 on:** January 10, 2014, 05:59:17 PM »

I had a very similar situation happen to me, but they found several spots on my back. Nothing that was a problem yet, but yeah. So times they are right, I also hate the doctors. I still go to the pediatrician and he knows when I'm come in it's something bad. He is always telling me to come in before I feel I need to.

Glad to hear you're all good though.

It's like preventative maintenance, we all do it to our vehicles and boats...

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« **Reply #4 on:** January 10, 2014, 06:31:01 PM »

Had melanoma when I was 12, and wouldn't hurt to get into the dermatologist soon.... Glad all worked well for you brother!

« **Reply #5 on:** January 10, 2014, 08:21:32 PM »

Wife will be chasing me all over the boat this summer with banana boat, maybe I can get a banana boat sponsorship and letter it up.

I rode my stand up almost every other day after work this past spring and summer, sometimes before I had to work. Never wore sunblock. This summer I know I'm gonna look like bubble boy on the ski with a Gilligan hat and a wet long sleeve..

« **Reply #6 on:** January 10, 2014, 09:11:29 PM »

Be sure to get something meant to block UV rays. Getting any ordinary shirt wet lessens any blocking benefit the simple t-shirt material may have.

« **Reply #7 on:** January 10, 2014, 10:13:00 PM »

Had a scare in the early 90's when I had severe burns on the tops of my ears, it actually cooked the cartilage like a bratwurst and hurt like hell.

Ever since then, I have been using the Banana Boat Sport spray sunscreen SPF 30 on my face, neck and arms every single day and wear a stupid looking floppy hat when I know my exposure is going to be greater than normal. It seems normal now that I have been doing it so long. One of my good friends went through the skin grafts and radiation treatments for Melanoma and it literally opened my eyes.

I literally work outside, sometimes on metallic/reflective roofs all day, every day.

I am so glad to hear you caught it so early. So rock on, but take steps to make sure you can be an old ass rocker, it pisses the youngn's off...

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« **Reply #8 on:** January 10, 2014, 11:22:09 PM »

I was like 27 when I had this one removed. Gnarly shit. Glad you caught it early. I'll be plagued with this stuff the rest of my life.

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« **Reply #9 on:** January 11, 2014, 06:02:32 AM »

I had a close friend die from this crap glad you're ok.

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« **Reply #10 on:** January 11, 2014, 07:02:37 AM »

Go at least once a year to your derm... most over the counter sun block lotions create or promote cancer BTW.

« **Reply #11 on:** January 11, 2014, 09:50:43 AM »

So far, no study has shown sunblock to actually cause cancer. But it is recommened that micronized zinc oxcide sunscreen is used instead.

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« **Reply #12 on:** January 12, 2014, 09:00:54 AM »

You know the billboard out by Indio, 10,000 men will die this year because of stubbornness !

« **Reply #13 on:** January 12, 2014, 09:13:40 AM »

I see that billboard everyday. For some reason as men we are stubborn.

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« **Reply #14 on:** January 12, 2014, 09:43:13 AM »

I've been putting off the dreaded camera for a year now!!!

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« **Reply #15 on:** January 13, 2014, 07:18:03 AM »

Quote from: Jet Boat Maloney on January 12, 2014, 09:43:13 AM

I've been putting off the dreaded camera for a year now!!!

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It's better to confirm that nothing is wrong.

« **Reply #16 on:** January 13, 2014, 03:09:01 PM »

Quote from: BIG JOHNSON on January 13, 2014, 07:18:03 AM

It's better to confirm that nothing is wrong.

I guess you're right. Now I'm paranoid and have to set another appointment which is going to be tough since I've canceled twice. Ugh

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« **Reply #17 on:** January 14, 2014, 01:19:18 PM »

Wishing I would've just put the damn sunblock on. 4"x2" and depth of 1/2" removal of flesh tomorrow morning.

« **Reply #18 on:** January 14, 2014, 01:21:01 PM »

Post some before/after pics!

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« **Reply #19 on:** January 14, 2014, 01:22:27 PM »

Quote from: Brad @ SCJB on January 14, 2014, 01:21:01 PM

Post some before/after pics!

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I shoulda taken one of the tiny little bastard before the initial removal. My wife doesn't have the guts to video or take pictures during.

« **Reply #20 on:** January 14, 2014, 02:37:41 PM »

DAMN that's gonna leave a mark ! Don't ignore this stuff people. I have a date with the cornhole cam on Valentine's Day. Kinda ironic I guess.

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« **Reply #21 on:** January 14, 2014, 05:50:52 PM »

If the lights go dim and you hear soft music, run and don't look back.

« **Reply #22 on:** January 14, 2014, 05:58:25 PM »

Quote from: BIG JOHNSON on January 14, 2014, 01:19:18 PM

Wishing I would've just put the damn sunblock on. 4"x2" and depth of 1/2" removal of flesh tomorrow morning.

Holy Shit!

Nothing but good thoughts going your way bud.

Sure all will be fine. Keep us updated on your recovery. This is a wake up call guys.

« **Reply #23 on:** January 14, 2014, 06:07:19 PM »

And don't eat fish caught in the pacific...

« **Reply #24 on:** January 14, 2014, 06:19:05 PM »

Quote from: Your Mom on January 14, 2014, 06:07:19 PM

And don't eat fish caught in the pacific...

Why not?

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