F**k Cancer!!!!

[Eli]

I start slow and taper off... ^^^

Early this year my wife was diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma and it was a very early detection... It was removed from the bridge of her nose with the "mote procedure" and there is literally no sign of the surgery... She had stitches from top to bottom on her nose, in order to see the scar you would have to be six inches from her face, literally...

Being a red head AND growing up out in the sun, I make annual trips to the dermatologist... Just went one month or so ago and they always end up freezing about 5-6 spots on my face... A former dermatologist that I was seeing told me that with my skin type and the spots that he detected that I should be coming in for exams every SIX MONTHS...

DON'T delay folks, this is serious stuff... I lost a close friend from church earlier this year from the long term effects of four years of basal cell carcinoma... My father has had some pretty major surgery on his ears/nose as did his mother...

Getting set up with a dermatologist can be a pain in the azz because they are SOOOOO busy but please please take the time and get yourself checked out... In the last 10 years I would estimate that I have had 50-60 spots frozen/scraped/removed from my face/arms/shoulders...

I picked a route with very little incline as the decline kills my knee. I can walk 13 miles in less than 3 hours so, I'm thinking I should be able to finish for sure.

Thing is as difficult it will be for me, it's nothing compared to what people who have cancer are going through. So, I'll put on my big girl pants and suck it up!

I did two century (100) bike rides in 2008 and raised money for the leukemia and lymphoma society. That was a tough 6 weeks of training.



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[Eli]

[QUOTE=niceguyeddie;71206]I just found out today that someone I work with, whom I've known for a decade has cancer. She's a single mom in her late 20s so I would've never expected this. She's so positive and strong it was tough for me to believe something was wrong with her. The owner of my company announced it today because she's been out sick for a few days.

The've come a long ways, prayers with her. My sister in law beat breast cancer and it wasn't that bad.

Do you run or did you just decide to bust out a half marathon?!!! Very good cause. My list would be too long for your shirt :(

Wow Eli....this is amazing!!! Unfortunately, cancer affects more people than we realize.

I've had just about enough of the big "C" in my life: Lost my maternal grandma to colon cancer in early 2001; paternal grandpa to Cancer of the blood, I believe, in 2000, paternal aunt to I believe cervical cancer in 2006 and my dad to a very aggressive form of stomach cancer this past March-gone in 4 mos.

NRI would be honored and proud to have his name on your shirt!

H: Nick Rose

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I neglected to mention earlier my beloved Uncle Doc, my Dads brother, is losing his battle with a brain tumor.....this time next year...another empty seat at the family table.....sigh...

I start slow and taper off... ^^^

Early this year my wife was diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma and it was a very early detection... It was removed from the bridge of her nose with the "mote procedure" and there is literally no sign of the surgery... She had stitches from top to bottom on her nose, in order to see the scar you would have to be six inches from her face, literally...

Being a red head AND growing up out in the sun, I make annual trips to the dermatologist... Just went one month or so ago and they always end up freezing about 5-6 spots on my face... A former dermatologist that I was seeing told me that with my skin type and the spots that he detected that I should be coming in for exams every SIX MONTHS...

DON'T delay folks, this is serious stuff... I lost a close friend from church earlier this year from the long term effects of four years of basal cell carcinoma... My father has had some pretty major surgery on his ears/nose as did his mother...

Getting set up with a dermatologist can be a pain in the azz because they are SOOOOO busy but please please take the time and get yourself checked out... In the last 10 years I would estimate that I have had 50-60 spots frozen/scraped/removed from my face/arms/shoulders...

Please don't hesitate to give me names, that's my purpose and goal. I want people to see just how many people are effected by Cancer. Don't worry about me not having enough room on my shirt. I will wear a head to toe leotard if I have to, but I WILL MAKE EVERY NAME FIT! Without awareness we can't warn others to get checked and save their lives.

[thatguy]

So Cool!
Awareness is the major hurdle. In so many cases early detection is key.

M: Tom Sr. (Dad passed 3 years ago, prostate)

H: deb!

[Eli]

So Cool!
Awareness is the major hurdle. In so many cases early detection is key.

M: Tom Sr. (Dad passed 3 years ago, prostate)

H: deb!

Thank you for sharing!

I think a major hurdle is that most of us don't know of all the different types of cancer or the signs.


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[thatguy]

Hey Elly, it's Deb, Tom's wife. Just wanted to say thanks for running for the cause and remembering Me! Break a leg! (Just/k). Be safe.

[Eli]

Hey Elly, it's Deb, Tom's wife. Just wanted to say thanks for running for the cause and remembering Me! Break a leg! (Just/k). Be safe.

Deb, thank you so much! Your words of encouragement mean so much to me!

I look forward to seeing you again! I'm so thrilled that you're one your way to recovery!


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[GRADS]

Bump. I got some good news this morning. I had two biopsies done on Tuesday and they came back negative. Yay! And now I got a few more scars to add to my street cred as well.

[thatguy]

Bump. I got some good news this morning. I had two biopsies done on Tuesday and they came back negative. Yay! And now I got a few more scars to add to my street cred as well.

What a badass! All gangsta scarred an' shizzle...!!

Great news Grads!!

[Eli]

Bump. I got some good news this morning. I had two biopsies done on Tuesday and they came back negative. Yay! And now I got a few more scars to add to my street cred as well.

Great news! But, I'm guessing the scars are from some crazy mission you went on and don't want to tell us about


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[hbchgirl]

Bump. I got some good news this morning. I had two biopsies done on Tuesday and they came back negative. Yay! And now I got a few more scars to add to my street cred as well.

Great news!!!


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