I was told I should have that spot on my arm checked...could be cancer

[Omaha Steve]

I was donating platelets at the Red Cross. My phlebotomist said my spots could be the BIG C. I just got home from the dermatologist. They are nothing to worry about. He could freeze them and remove them IF I wanted. I said no and came home.

You might remember about a month ago, a CAT scan of my diaphragm was also negative.

Today is a great day, in spite of the crappy weather.

OS

[debm55]

1. So happy for you, Omaha Steve.

[SheltieLover]

2. Congrats!

[3catwoman3]

3. What a relief!

[msongs]

4. good news!

[Old Crank]

5. Glad to hear you are fine.

I've had a couple, or so, frozen. And about 3 cut out.
My dermatologist says I'm paying the price for my times in the southwest deserts.
And use sunscreen.

[womanofthehills]

25. Actually, NM has low skin cancer rates compared to other states

https://worldpopulationreview.com/state-rankings/skin-cancer-rates-by-state

Utah, Minn, Vermont & Idaho have the highest. NM is fifth from bottom.

[Marie Marie]

6. Yea! Seize the day and go do something fun and wild.

[MIButterfly]

7. Yahoo!

Good for you, Omaha Steve! This is great news. I wish you nothing but good news and good days from now on.

[Biophilic]

8. Good for you. Stay well.

[Grumpy Old Guy]

9. Great news!

[flashman13]

10. Any day they tell you that you don't have the Big C is a fantastically good day.

[Ponietz]

11. Eat lots of turmeric Omaha Steve

Last edited Mon Nov 24, 2025, 07:46 PM - Edit history (1)

https://health.clevelandclinic.org/turmeric-health-benefits

[pansypoo53219]

12. freezing aint bad.

[mgardener]

13. I just had a basal cell removed.

It is probably my 20th over the years.
I get checked 2x a year.

[70sEraVet]

14. Always wonderful to know that nothing's wrong

especially after getting a scare that something MIGHT be wrong!

[Emile]

15. Always a good idea to get them checked out. We go to our

dermatologist once every two years.

[democrank]

16. Good news!

Onward you go….

[HeartsCanHope]

17. So happy it was nothing to worry about!

Continued good health to you!

[barbtries]

18. my dermatologist thought a spot on my calf

could be melanoma. benign. the wound she left behind took weeks to heal, but it's worth it to know I think. I went to her with a growth on my forehead and that one did turn out to be a squamous cell carcinoma requiring a MOHS procedure. So it's good that they sent you for a biopsy even though. Glad you're well!

[gademocrat7]

19. Good news, OS

Thanks for the update.

[JMCKUSICK]

20. Thanks for the really good news OS.

It's especially wonderful during this week.

[unweird]

21. Platelet Donations?

I donate whole blood and have done the ‘Power Red’ in the past. And was just reading about platelets that are used for cancer patients.
What’s it like? I read that it takes longer to donate and you can do so more frequently. As a platelet donor do you recommend others to do same?

[Omaha Steve]

24. You can donate 24 times a year

It takes about 3 hours. IF you have the time, try it. See what you think.

OS

[unweird]

26. Thanks, still deliberating

[Clouds Passing]

22. Whew! That is double good news! Stay well

[pandr32]

23. Some great news!

Good health is a huge boon. Hugs to you!

[Rizen]

27. That's great! I had something like that happen today.

I have a tooth ache and went in to the dentist thinking I'll probably have to get a root canal done. But she said there was nothing wrong with the tooth and it's an infected gum. I just have to rinse my mouth with a special wash. Lucky break.

[Niagara]

28. Fantastic news, OS