Calis Beach and Fethiye Turkey Discussion Forum
General Topics => All things that have nothing to do with Turkey => Topic started by: Colwyn on May 19, 2014, 16:42:35 PM
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Some weeks ago I mentioned I had a consultants appointment coming up to investigate a raised spot on my right shoulder - I have already had a similar spot diagnosed as basal cell cancer and removed. The original spot that caused concern, and for which my GP referred me, had been progressively going down over the last few months and, by this afternoon, had disappeared to the extent that the consultant couldn't find it. The burgundy-coloured, "squashy" spot on my elbow was diagnosed as haemangioma (blood vessel tumour) and is harmless. He managed to find another lump that I hadn't been bothered about - showing off in front his little group of students, or perhaps just being a good teacher - which is also harmless and is a seborrheic kerotosis, and commonly known as a "carbunkle of old age. A description that I don't find remotely humourous,
No advice is offered for these conditions, no procedures are required, and there is no reason at all to contact my travel insurance company. Which is as well since I think another medical condition on my declaration list might just about tip my insurability over the edge and I'm due to go on holiday two weeks today.
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Very glad to hear that you have the all clear Colwyn :)
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Shall we just call you "Lumpy" from now on ? ;)
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Really excellent news.
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Splendid news. :)
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Thanks chums. I thought it would be good to remind people to look out for new, unusual spots that might be early signs of skin cancer and that the good news is that very often they aren't. Also that even the non-malevolent cancer growths should be reported to your travel insurance company.
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Yes, that's good news Colwyn - what a relief.
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Very good news Colwyn, you live to fight another day, we are over on the 29th May to 9th June, if I see someone sitting in the shade wearing a full length, long sleeved outfit with a big sun hat, I'll know its you!! :)
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Thats good news Colwyn. I had a basal cancerous spot removed from my forehead. Its best to get these things checked out, and hopefully remove any anxiety. Glad to hear you're ok.
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I showed my goodwill by doing what you appreciate the most - I liked your post :)
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Good News Colwyn. Enjoy your holiday.
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Excellent news indeed, Colwyn.
High Factor suncream, sensible sun exposure times and then covering up will ensure we all stay brown, happy and healthy.
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Good news indeed my friend, I look forward to seeing you when you come over.
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Great news Colwyn.
I always thought it would be diagnosed as a chip on yer shoulder anyway ;)
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Glad to hear you're in the clear Colwyn. Your recent "carbuncle of old age" diagnosis reminds me that last time I had a squamous cell cancer removed from my bald patch, I asked the surgeon to examine a flaky patch on my back. He poked and prodded and finally announced with a smile that it was known in the medical profession as a "senile wart!" Nothing to be concerned about he said but it didn't half make me feel like an antique! Enjoy your holiday..........I'm looking forward to my Calis visit in a few weeks.
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Yes, "senile wart" is an alternative common term for the same condition. I decided I'd prefer to be an elderly carbuncle than a senile wart.
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;D ;D ;D
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Good news indeed :)
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Excellent news.