Comments for Larry's Log

Comment on It’s Most Likely Cancer by Felix Miller

Felix Miller — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 12:44:21 +0000

That sounds like good news. Scary words, “it’s cancer.”

Hope all is smooth sailing from here on in.

Stay well, Larry.

Comment on It’s Most Likely Cancer by Larry D. Burton

Larry D. Burton — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 19:57:02 +0000

I apologize, Felix. The biopsy came back positive for it being a basal cell carcinoma. A week ago I had the surrounding skin, about the size of a half dollar, removed and stitched up. I go back next week for removal of stitches and follow up. I expect this to be the end of this story.

Comment on It’s Most Likely Cancer by Felix Miller

Felix Miller — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 21:45:12 +0000

Haven’t seen an update, Larry. Were the tests encouraging? Probably so, or you would have posted, I expect.

Comment on It’s Most Likely Cancer by Dave

Dave — Fri, 29 May 2009 07:41:33 +0000

If I may be so bold, Larry, you’re going to be just fine. You would not believe the number of surgeries my now ancient father has had to pay the price for being in the sun entirely too much in his life.

In the single worst case, last summer, he came to his home with a face that looked as if he had been beaten up, including a lot of stitches that has actually changed his facial appearance at long last, even though he is finally healed up completely from it.

Keeping your arm inside your car is a very small price to pay, and I for one am grateful that this is the case for you.

Comment on It’s Most Likely Cancer by Larry D. Burton

Larry D. Burton — Thu, 28 May 2009 19:44:54 +0000

The recovery doesn’t seem to be something to worry about too much. From everything I’m reading at most some more skin may need to be removed. I am touched by everyone’s concern.

Basically my post was about the emotions that were evoked hearing a doctor utter the diagnosis of cancer in regards to the spot on my arm. Growing up this word was only whispered.

No, I fully expect to recover and the only change required for this is keeping my arm inside my car when I’m driving and wearing more long sleeved shirts when I’m outside. Of course I’ll find out more in a couple of weeks.