Tuesday, July 1, 2008

Biopsy Results

Hello All,

I am feeling a bit alarmed. The doctor rang me with the biopsy results of the skin cancer on my head.
It definitely is a cancer...it is not basal cell carcinoma which would have been safer because it doesn't spread. It is called sebacious carcinoma and I have been told that it is a rare cancer and probably attributed to the fact I have FA. It is a "different kettle of fish" as the doctor put it and urgent that it comes out. Yes, it can spread but hopefully it has not. They will be able to tell more when they remove it. I am booked in to see a specialist on Friday at 3.45pm to arrange surgery. It has scared me and I am so CROSS with myself. It was being treated for a fungal infection and I knew it was not getting better....it got better, I stopped the treatment, it got worse again so I went back on treatment. I should have gone heaps earlier to have a biopsy and followed my gut......but when you have lower platelets doctors don't like to biopsy often........and they say so....not that I should blame them BUT I still should have gone with my gut and asked for a biopsy sooner and I feel annoyed with myself. This just proves that what I know about my body is superior than any doctor. My dermatologist is not to blame. It was him who said that my platelet count is fine for a biopsy.....and when I had it...I didn't bleed..........moral of the story. Go with your gut on your health with FA because the patient or parents of the patient are usually right! I hope it has not been cancerous for 12 months!

So please pray nothing has spread and that it will be removed with no problems.
Love Charisse

16 comments:

Anonymous said...

Oh geez! I don't even have the right words to comfort you. My heart is with you and you are in my prayers.

Anonymous said...

You are in my thoughts and prayers. Dianne Ploetz, MN

Anonymous said...

Charisse I am praying that it has not spread!!!

Michelle

Anonymous said...

My sweetheart,
I want you to know that I love you very much and together we will conquer this also!

Lots of love,
Alan

Anonymous said...

wow, charisse.
Please know I am thinking of you, and am only a phone call away if you need ANYTHING.
My fingers are crossed for you, keep your thoughts positive!
love you.
Brooke
xxx

Anonymous said...

OH Charisse! You know I'm praying so very hard!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We have an anchor in every storm! Praying!
Hebrews 6:17-20 Wherein God, willing more abundantly to shew unto the heirs of promise the immutability of his counsel, confirmed it by an oath: That by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us: Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast, and which entereth into that within the veil; Whither the forerunner is for us entered, even Jesus, made an high priest for ever after the order of Melchisedec.

Siouxsie said...

Wow! That has to be a bit shocking to get a different result than you were prepared for. We'll definitely keep you in our prayers that they'll do well with removing it and that it hasn't spread at all. Lots of love!

Anonymous said...

That's not good! I can't imagine what you are feeling... I'll pray like mad for you! I love you very much!
Leah

Anonymous said...

Charisse- you have enough to worry about without blaming yourself for not going in sooner. OFTEN when we are afraid that something is 'wrong' we avoid having it checked because we aren't ready to deal with it yet...other times, we have other reasons like you said, low platelets, etc.

I will pray that all of the tumor is in one location and that it can be safely removed. God Bless.
Kim Williams (Abby's mom)

Judy said...

Don't get down on yourself my friend, we all sometimes let the doctors take the lead, but you are right in the thought that we all, fa or not, should insist if we feel there is more to a condition than they do. Take a deep breath and remember that with God on your side, you are already a step, if not a lot more, ahead of this condition. Praying for you always,
Your friend,
Judy

Anonymous said...

RRooooooaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrrr!!

Yes, we heard it!!!
I love what Tom wrote.....so sweet and so you!

Blessings and Big Bear Hugs!

Anonymous said...

I AM PRAYING HARD FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. PRAYING FOR PEACE & COMFORT.

GOD BLESS,


JUDY COKER
CLOVIS, NM

Anonymous said...

Hi Charisse,
I am very sorry to hear of your latest news. You are in my thoughts and I know that once again you will exceed expectations and survive another battle.

Lots of Love,
Jordan

Anonymous said...

Dear Charisse,

How can I top what Tom wrote? He put it so well. We are all roaring with you. Your strength is inside of you, as it has always been, but we are all here to support you as well.

And here in the U.S. we all have Friday off in your honor and will be celebrating the wonderful person you are with BBQs and fireworks! :-)

sending you lots of love!
rachel

Anonymous said...

We'll pray for you Charisse,that it wont spread and that it will be completely eradicated.Dont blame yourself,I believe this discovery has a devine timing.God will give devine immunity to be able to go through whatever treatment that your doctors will be devinely inspired to give.Love you. FLO

Anonymous said...

Call upon the Lord in every trouble! Know that I'm praying!
Psalms 9:9-10 The LORD also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble. And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for thou, LORD, hast not forsaken them that seek thee.