Today I went to the dermatologist and had yet another mole removed. It was an interesting experience given the location of this particular mole, which was on my butt. I got to lay on my stomach while the doctor and his technician did what they had to do.
Not awkward in the slightest.
Actually, it wasn't really that bad. I just tried to keep my mind off of the needle, scalpel, and laser, and ask him the few questions I had. I also mentioned that I am due for my 3 month check-up in May, but that his schedule is booked through June. He said he may as well check me today since I was there, and did the complete check-up, which gives me some peace of mind. He also said that he didn't see a mole that he felt needed to be taken immediately, which is also a sigh of relief. Now I just need to wait for the results of my biopsy, and fingers crossed it will come back normal or atypical but not cancerous.
My dermatologist also said that studies have shown that taking a baby aspirin every day can reduce the chance of getting another melanoma. Before I start an aspirin regimen, I'm going to set up an appointment with my primary care physician for a physical. I haven't had one since before my diagnosis, and I think it's a good idea to get a new baseline. So my plan is to wait for the results of my biopsy, and then set up my appointment. After that I might be taking aspirin, vitamin d, flax seed oil, and a multivitamin very day, in addition to my eye drops. I can't complain too much though, because while this is way more pills than I want to be taking, I recognize the fact that I am extremely lucky when it comes to my diagnosis and that instead of just surgery, I could also have had to deal with chemo and radiation. So, it is what it is, and now I just have to breathe this weekend and not get caught up in stressing over my results. Wish me luck.
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