Sigh. I received the phone call from my dermatologist's office today...I'd been anxiously awaiting the results of the pathology lab for the two moles which my dermatologist had removed last Wednesday.
I am pleased, no thrilled, no ecstatic, no relieved to report that the two moles were totally normal. YAY!
I return to the dermatologist's office next week to have the stitches taken out from my thigh and shoulder where the moles were removed and of course, from this point forward continue with my diligent regimen of daily sunscreen application as well as continue with regularly scheduled all-over body checks with the dermatologist every few months. Early detection is the best prevention and best treatment.
I am still working on my husband - he needs to go to my dermatologist and get a suspicious looking mole looked at and if necessary get removed. He, of course, remains very preoccupied with his work, daily demands of his job and a hectic travel schedule so getting him to focus on this matter can be challenging, but it is very necessary. After all, he's got a wife and two little girls who need him to be around for a LOOOOOONG time to come and don't want him taking chances with his health!