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Biopsy today

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    • April 18, 2016 at 11:10 pm
    CaliforniaSun
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    I guess I won’t be getting my taxes in today, afterall. In about 15 minutes I will be heading back over to the UCSF Dermatology department for my biopsy. I knew it had to happen, but was still surprised by the concern on the doctor’s face and her saying we have to get this done today…

    I did the whole-body photography today, I loathe being naked in front of strangers. Luckily I had the good sense about 4-5 years ago to be photographed, so UCSF will be getting those records and can look at the changes in my moles.

    The mole we are going to biopsy today is fairly large, flat, 2-3cm I think and irregular, an “ugly duckling” and all that.

    I can’t believe I’m concerned about the impending scar. That should really be the least of my worries.

    -CaliforniaSun (Mary)
    woman, 36 years old
    San Francisco
    family history of basal cell (?) carcinoma (mother)

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      • April 18, 2016 at 11:49 pm
      jennunicorn
      Participant

      Biopsies are never fun.. neither is getting naked in front of docs.. I don't think I'll ever get fully used to it. I go to UCSF as well, I've very much enjoyed all doctors and nurses that I've delt with at UCSF, you're in good hands. Their dermatopathologists are excellent too.

      Hoping for good results on your biopsy!

      • April 18, 2016 at 11:49 pm
      jennunicorn
      Participant

      Biopsies are never fun.. neither is getting naked in front of docs.. I don't think I'll ever get fully used to it. I go to UCSF as well, I've very much enjoyed all doctors and nurses that I've delt with at UCSF, you're in good hands. Their dermatopathologists are excellent too.

      Hoping for good results on your biopsy!

      • April 18, 2016 at 11:49 pm
      jennunicorn
      Participant

      Biopsies are never fun.. neither is getting naked in front of docs.. I don't think I'll ever get fully used to it. I go to UCSF as well, I've very much enjoyed all doctors and nurses that I've delt with at UCSF, you're in good hands. Their dermatopathologists are excellent too.

      Hoping for good results on your biopsy!

      • April 19, 2016 at 12:58 am
      KimberlyVU
      Participant

      I had my biopsy today too. Now we wait….

      Good luck

      • April 19, 2016 at 12:58 am
      KimberlyVU
      Participant

      I had my biopsy today too. Now we wait….

      Good luck

      • April 19, 2016 at 12:58 am
      KimberlyVU
      Participant

      I had my biopsy today too. Now we wait….

      Good luck

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