Skin Cancer

[Lindsay_D]

Hey guys. I know I haven't been on lately and I'm trying as hard as I can. Yesterday I went to the walk in doctors office because I have this mole that looked really weird and it was really dark. I knew about skin cancer so I thought I would go get it checked out. The doctor did some tests and concured it was skin cancer. He noted other spots that would develop and told me that needed to take care of soon. I told my dad about it and he honestly didn't care. I'm still under his insurance, so I can get it taken care of but I'm a little upset. I'm refusing to tell my friends and family and everyone today asked me what is wrong and I have to fight it. If I tell my friends about it all I'm going to hear is "I told you so". Because of my very light skin I burn easier but sunscreen doesn't work on me. I've tried every type ranging from SPF 25-60. I thought I would tell you guys about it. I'm also getting checked out for other things because for the past 4 weeks I've barely been able to keep down food, have had bloody noses, and pains in my chest. I don't know if all of this is from stress from moving out, and school, but I'm tired of being sick and trying to fight it myself. I let you guys know whats going on as soon as I find out. I'm sorry that everything turned out the way it did. This is the hardest thing I've ever done and I've been through a lot. Thank you all for everything you've done. Not a day goes by that I don't think of you all. Even when I write my name I think of Crack saying I was a guy. Well I have to go lie down because I'm feeling pretty weak. Bye Guys and Girls. And of course Lady Hobbes.

Love always Lindsay Diane

[TehTANK]

I am so sorry Lindsay! My sister is also light skinned and has a problem with burning. She has had a ton of moles removed by the doctor. It is skin cancer but the doctor has also told her that she will be fine and will live a long and healthy life as long as she takes care of her skin and gets the real dark/large moles removed. I am sorry to hear about the other stuff that is going on with you. I hope that you can go to the doctors and they can make things better. Keep us posted on how you are doing. Until then you are in my prayers.

Frank

[cocoa_pleco]

that sucks. yeah, like teh said, get better!

[Rue]

What terrible news!

I'm very sorry to hear you don't have family support...that must be very hard...

...keep in mind...YOU have to make yourself a priority...don't wait for others to do so...look after yourself and let us know how it goes...

...if nothing else...we're here to listen to you vent...*hug*

[kimmers318]

OMG Lindsay.....I don't know what to say....cancer can be such a scary word, but....THERE are other types of cancer that AREN'T deadly. Use your Dad's insurance and find out all that you can, get the recommended treatment and follow doctors orders! It may be a case of your family having been thru enough drama with you that they have a tendency to be non-chalant about things right now, is that right...HELL NO! But, as parents, sometimes we believe our children may be exaggerating for attention. You always know you have us here to be there for you, don't let their inattention keep you from seeking the best medical care there is for yourself.

[A340]

Make sure you get some more tests done, just to be on the safe side. My thoughts are with you and I wish you all the best ... :thumb:

And remember, laughter is the best medicine.

[Lindsay_D]

Thanks guys for all your support. I've been really tired from the medication and I still haven't told my friends about it. My roommate wasn't really understanding of it but oh well. I have one more day left of school and this morning was so terriable! Going to school is cruicial these days. My bus never came this morning so I walked back to my apartment to ask my roommate for a ride. The bottom door was locked so I couldn't get in. Then I realized my phone was inside. So I tried to wake her up by knocking, it didn't work. So then I knocked on my landlord's door trying to get her to unlock the door. She was sleeping and didn't hear me. So I walked to my work to see if i could call her from that phone. My roommate has a special ringtone that she doesn't answer and unfortunatly that's my work number. So i walked over to the gas station and called her. I called her 8 times and she didn't answer! Then I called my school to talk to my teacher. He told me that we had a mandatory graduation practice so I needed to be at school. So, I did the only thing I could do. I walked 3 hours in the blazing sun to school. I had to walk over a traffic bridge and along the highway that was very busy this morning let me tell you. Of course today I was wearing my black army shirt and pants too. JUST MY LUCK! Anyway I had two state troopers drive past me and didn't help me at all. Than an officer in an unmarked car pulled over to help me. I was about 300 ft away from my school. By the time he got me I was in tears crying my eyes out. I haven't talked to my roommate yet but I have a pretty nasty sunburn. Not the best idea I know but I had to get there somehow. The nurse tended to my "wounds" and now I'm feeling a little better but I'm still really sore.

Other than that, my doctor and my nurse called my dad and they told him that I need treatment. I have to get the two newest one's removed and the pre existing one too. They told him they need to do that soon and that the insurance will take care of it.

I just wanted to thank all of you again. Especially for the little gift Rue. That was really nice and sweet of you. But I have to go because I'm going to pass out and I don't want to do that as I'm practicing graduation.

Love Lindsay

[Incredulous_Ed]

Skin cancer? That's bad! I am sure that you will make it through okay. My dad had pretty bad acne when he was a teenager and then I think he got some kind of a skin cancer on his face. The doctors told him that he wasn't going to make it, but, he made it through and is very healthy today! I hope you can get this treatment sorted out and stuff, an that you can graduate okay.
Best wishes!

[riverfish81]

Oh sweetie, that's so hard! I don't know you since I'm new to the board, but I have friends that went through skin cancer and were little troopers that stuck it out and got through it. I'm sure you can do the same. You definitely have support here, you can do this, we're here for you.:11:

[DemonShark]

Lindsay I'm sorry that I havent been able to talk to as I am very busy with school and other things. Im sorry to hear that you are sick I hope you heal. You can always email me if you like. I hope you get better.

Your freind,
Alex aka Demon

[2manyfish]

Lindsay,
I just read this post and my heart goes out to you. I am so sorry to hear about your cancer and sorry too that you don't have much support at home. Thank goodness that at least you have medical coverage and you can get this taken care of!!
Make sure you follow your doctors orders and take care of yourself. And remember too that you have plenty of friends right here sending good thoughts your way!! :1luvu:

[Lindsay_D]

OMG! i have so much to tell you i don't know where to start. i still haven't gotten my insurance with mcdonalds to take care of my skin cancer but im getting that soon. i also found out we have two weeks to move out of my apartment because it is forclosing but we are still looking for a new place. today i got into an accident with my roommates car and all i had to do was sacrafic the tire but i'm fine. other than that my fish are okay and i have a new friend. he is my manager and his name is BJ. BJ is the nicest guy ever. he is constantly asking how i'm doing and has taken me to the hospital too. BJ even helped me get a manager position set up so in Septmeber instead of joining the ARMY (since i can't because the cancer) he is going to help me become a manager and get better pay and health benefits. he is the sweetest guy ever. other than that i've been okay. my dad and i are still fighting and idk what to do about that. i did graduate though which i was very proud of. i didn't get anything for graduating but its the thought that counts. anyways i gotta run because BJ gets off work very soon and i have to make sure my roommate is there because she is already an hour late. I LOVE YOU ALL! Talk to you asap! take care

Lindsay

P.S. we did have one death in my family and that was my dog Ellie. She was 14 and died on the first hot day of summer. She died of a heat stroke. Email me okay!

Lindsay901@gmail.com

[Rue]

Sorry to hear about your dog :(

I'm glad you have some support now...and congrats on GRADUATING!!! :11:

Keep thinking positive!!!

[Lindsay_D]

Thanks Rue. Everything seems to be better. my back isn't bleeding anymore thank god but my roommate just blew up her engine so now i got a walking buddy on my way to work. YAY! things are just looking up for us isn't it?

[Rue]

...hopefully things just continue to keep getting better and better!!! :D

[cocoa_pleco]

...hopefully things just continue to keep getting better and better!!! :D


right! things have to look up sometime! hopefully its now!

[Incredulous_Ed]

Glad things are better!

[Lady Hobbs]

Just today I saw your post about your skin cancer. Sorry I haven't responded sooner.

Do not worry, dear. Skin cancer is very curable and it looks as you caught it early. So glad you went to the doctor when you did. With fair skin, you should use sun block when going out for long periods to prevent burning and I'm sure your doc will tell you that.

Sorry to hear about your dog, as well. It's much too hot in the summer months for dogs to be out for too long. Hard enough on people.

Your manager sounds like a good person to work for. He sounds caring and ready to help out in a crisis.

Take care of yourself and don't worry about your dads insurance. That's what he pays into it for. Your insurance at McDonalds may not cover your skin cancer since it was pre-existing so let your dads insurance cover this.

[Lindsay_D]

So you know the whole saying, when your down the only thing you can do is go up?.....Yeah well i was a little up than i got shot down again like a busted balloon. My roommate Caitlyn's car blew up (she blew the cyclinders) and then she was like "well i cant walk to work" i gave her a dirty look and told her well....i DO! but anyways, her dad got her a new car but she has to make the payments. to afford the payments she moved back home without even consulting me and left me alone in the apartment with no where to go. Since i'm still 17 i can't go anywhere except friends houses and my step mom denied me when i asked to rent at their house. My fathers day i spent working reminded at the fact that i don't have a father and if you can even call my step dad a father he's AN A$$! So i sat and talked to the landlord and they said i can stay at the house untill they have to leave but i have to pitch in for utilities. i have no problem with that at all.

the only problem i had with the apartment that my rooommate left the place a complete mess and then she took all the food! the food was given to us not bought by us. i was so upset she did that and she still owes me $100! so then i got stuck cleaning the apartment including her room the bathroom, the kitchen, my room, and the hall. To make matters worse she tells everyone i was being a baby about the whole situation and it wasn't as bad as i said it was.

But on a lighter note my brother who was hit by a CDL truck driver came out of his coma today. He was in it for about two days and hes feeling okay. Feeling okay for someone with an arm broken in 3 places and a leg broken in 4. but he still is okay and alive so i'm glad. but i have to go back to my house and bring in my grocries. i'm very tired but my skin cancer is undercontrol and i have no problems with it right now. it was bleeding the other day and it made me a little nervous but my doctor told me that with taking asprin sometimes it thins out my blood and causes it to bleed.

I LOVE YOU ALL AND I THANK YOU FOR THE SUPPORT!

[Rue]

...aw Lindsay...I can't imagine all that at only 17...

I hate to suggest this...but maybe a group home? At least you'll have some support there...or so I'd hope...*huggy*

[Lindsay_D]

I can only put myself into a group home if i was in DSS custody and my dad said he won't let me do anything. IM SO LOST! im just ready to give up. i might have to move back to cali if my family will take me in and then i have to leave BJ and all my friends at mcdonalds. and i'm not sure if i can do that. i don't think so.