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23. You sound like a fighter and you seem to have humor. Those are the most important

Mon Feb 25, 2013, 06:39 PM

Feb 2013

qualities a person should have when getting bad news. My father-in-law was that way. Always playing jokes on us and sending us off to do his chores like buying cloths and bringing them home only to hear him get mad because we got something he didn't like. While we are gone he would get one of his fishing rubber little pets and tie a string around it and when we would get back and start opening the screen door he pulls on the string and the little pet starts to move and we start screaming and jumping. He loved it and we were relieved it was fake. My mother kept him going for a very long long time. God rest his soul. He died of old age.

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Aaaah SHIT! I just got my biopsy results. It's melanoma. [View all] 11 Bravo Feb 2013 OP

{{hugs}} Delphinus Feb 2013 #1

best of luck to you.... mike_c Feb 2013 #2

Sorry to hear you've got the big C, glad to hear the prognosis is good Fumesucker Feb 2013 #3

Love the attitude. apnu Feb 2013 #4

Well we know infantry is badass anyway Kingofalldems Feb 2013 #5

KICK ITS FUCKING ASS, 11 Bravo! NYC_SKP Feb 2013 #6

Ditto on that one! Hulk Feb 2013 #161

Let us know how it goes. Best wishes and good vibes. Solly Mack Feb 2013 #7

Keep up your dukes, 11 Bravo! Octafish Feb 2013 #8

Kick cancer's ass, bro MrScorpio Feb 2013 #9

You've got the correct fighter's attitude! Good luck and best wishes! nt. OldDem2012 Feb 2013 #10

Kick it's ass again sharp_stick Feb 2013 #11

Good luck to you. N/T GreenStormCloud Feb 2013 #12

Kicking so more will see--hope everything goes well and this is behind you soon. nt MADem Feb 2013 #13

The pathology lab will check for indications that it's spread Warpy Feb 2013 #14

Not entirely accurate assessmenton the treatment... Pachamama Feb 2013 #143

Ok, get your fighting gloves on, don the attitude, practice here on DU riderinthestorm Feb 2013 #15

Sorry about that--hopefully they'll hack it out of you for good, and that will be that. TwilightGardener Feb 2013 #16

You can do 11B20... kentuck Feb 2013 #17

Good Attitude, 11 Bravo! Cha Feb 2013 #18

I'll keep you in my thoughts! LeftofObama Feb 2013 #19

Wishing you a quick and complete recovery AndyA Feb 2013 #20

Here's to kicking-ass redux! villager Feb 2013 #21

Stay positive and stress free. ProSense Feb 2013 #22

I second this. This is what my mom's oncologist told us when Mom had breast cancer. pacalo Feb 2013 #113

You sound like a fighter and you seem to have humor. Those are the most important southernyankeebelle Feb 2013 #23

That's the attitude...! 'Sorry you have to go through this, but kick that cancer "Candy Ass" hlthe2b Feb 2013 #24

Sorry to hear that Aerows Feb 2013 #25

Will be thinking of you Wednesday... countryjake Feb 2013 #26

Fight on Brother. Kick it's ass NightWatcher Feb 2013 #27

Kick it down the stairs and never look back, 11Bravo. freshwest Feb 2013 #28

((((Good Vibes to You))))) KoKo Feb 2013 #29

You'll be fine! colorado_ufo Feb 2013 #30

Good luck with the surgery. Mz Pip Feb 2013 #31

Sorry. ZombieHorde Feb 2013 #32

Got a diagnosis 30 years ago...carcanoma insitu...the best diagnosis for cancer you can have.. angstlessk Feb 2013 #33

Keep on kickin' ass! City Lights Feb 2013 #34

Sending lots of good thoughts/energy. TDale313 Feb 2013 #35

Go all out Hoohah on that diagnosis kairos12 Feb 2013 #36

Kick its arse ---> ( ! ) aikoaiko Feb 2013 #37

Hang in there, brother. cliffordu Feb 2013 #38

That cancer's gonna regret ever setting foot in your door. Robb Feb 2013 #39

Good luck for a positive outcome. Frustratedlady Feb 2013 #40

here's to a complete and rapid recovery samsingh Feb 2013 #41

You're gonna kick cancer's ass one more time! Lone_Star_Dem Feb 2013 #42

Now yhou just beat that fugger malaise Feb 2013 #43

So sorry. I've had the scare with my kidney. Had a benign cyst. For those of us who need to keep Lint Head Feb 2013 #44

I'm curious too if he is up to it. Hassin Bin Sober Feb 2013 #118

Yes. A lot of folks could benefit from other people's experience. Lint Head Feb 2013 #127

I spent a lot of time in the sun when I was younger, so I have regular yearly skin checks. 11 Bravo Feb 2013 #137

Thanks Bravo 11. I'm having a check up next week. Lint Head Feb 2013 #142

This must hurt very much; yet, you are bravely looking upwards. juajen Feb 2013 #45

I'll be sending lots of positive thoughts your way. kcass1954 Feb 2013 #46

i'm glad you caught it early. barbtries Feb 2013 #47

Just remember, you have a whole gallery here DinahMoeHum Feb 2013 #48

kick its ugly ass, 11 Bravo!!! noiretextatique Feb 2013 #49

Hoping for the best for you. Peace! kelliekat44 Feb 2013 #50

speedy recovery and lots of hugs cal04 Feb 2013 #51

My brother was diagnosed with melanoma in 2003, at age 55. tblue37 Feb 2013 #52

(( )) blm Feb 2013 #53

Wishing you all the best, 11 Bravo. Granny M Feb 2013 #54

(((GOOD VIBES))) Cali_Democrat Feb 2013 #55

That's a great attitude, 11 Bravo. My sister's gone through Flaxbee Feb 2013 #56

Stage 2 Melanoma Survivor here.....going on 4 years with no recurrence.... Pachamama Feb 2013 #57

The C doesn't have a chance against you. spooky3 Feb 2013 #58

It's ass kicking time again. mac56 Feb 2013 #59

Lots of good thoughts, prayers, big hugs protect our future Feb 2013 #60

Always be positive. greytdemocrat Feb 2013 #61

survival warrprayer Feb 2013 #62

I am sorry to hear that Rosa Luxemburg Feb 2013 #63

My Mrs had a mole removed 30 years ago and the tactless Intern Doc came in and.... yourout Feb 2013 #64

Best Wishes for a speedy and full remission. jerseyjack Feb 2013 #65

Kick Some Ass 11 Bravo !!! WillyT Feb 2013 #66

Damn skippy. You're too tough to let this beat you. Fight on 11 Bravo - we're LoisB Feb 2013 #67

11 Bravo Loki Feb 2013 #68

I'd recommend further, thorough ass-kicking of cancer's candy ass! hatrack Feb 2013 #69

You seem very positive senseandsensibility Feb 2013 #70

Sending healing thoughts and prayers. gademocrat7 Feb 2013 #71

I hear you... WCGreen Feb 2013 #72

Shit. My dad's been through Chemo for that. Gorp Feb 2013 #73

Another 11B kworkman Feb 2013 #74

Wishes to you for a completely successful triumph over C & a long healthy life with your family. nt Bernardo de La Paz Feb 2013 #75

You survived being an 11 Bravo, you'll survive melanoma. Rozlee Feb 2013 #76

I'm so sorry. Will be hoping for the best. Ilsa Feb 2013 #77

One cancer survivor to another sarge43 Feb 2013 #78

I had a .4 removed a year ago, on my ankle. Will you need a skin graft? roseBudd Feb 2013 #79

Vibes dude denbot Feb 2013 #80

I had an in situ melanoma about 10 year ago. Smarmie Doofus Feb 2013 #81

If I wasn't tough as nails, I'd probably be in tears by now. Thanks to all. Now, my wife and I ... 11 Bravo Feb 2013 #82

Oh man, that's a shocker! graywarrior Feb 2013 #83

Best of luck, 11 Bravo! MarianJack Feb 2013 #84

Be well and heal fast! emsimon33 Feb 2013 #85

The best of luck to you. R. Daneel Olivaw Feb 2013 #86

Catching it early is HUGE. Nye Bevan Feb 2013 #87

((())) Arctic Dave Feb 2013 #88

Kick it, Baby. You know you got the goods. nolabear Feb 2013 #89

Thinking positive for you. MotherPetrie Feb 2013 #90

prayers for a speedy recovery sad-cafe Feb 2013 #91

Sending positive vibes your way. Le Taz Hot Feb 2013 #92

You'll kick it's ass again. Unknown Beatle Feb 2013 #93

20 year study shows Cannabinoids are proven to halt aggressive cancers AgingAmerican Feb 2013 #94

Good luck, 11Bravo Blue_In_AK Feb 2013 #95

Even if it HAS spread, all is not lost. There have been some very real improvements kestrel91316 Feb 2013 #96

11 Bravo, you will kick cancer ass again Skittles Feb 2013 #97

Sorry to hear that. stevenleser Feb 2013 #98

Sorry about the melanoma. I know what it's like. no_hypocrisy Feb 2013 #99

Just in case you need it (don't think you will) SmileyRose Feb 2013 #100

i wish you good luck and frequent checkups ellenfl Feb 2013 #101

Good thoughts! MannyGoldstein Feb 2013 #102

Best wishes to You! Stay out of the sun & take good care of Yourself!! hue Feb 2013 #103

Good luck! Daemonaquila Feb 2013 #104

You kicked it's ass once Canuckistanian Feb 2013 #105

Wishing you every success and joy your heart can hold. You can beat this. We're with you. ancianita Feb 2013 #106

Well, that totally sucks. Lefta Dissenter Feb 2013 #107

c has a good ass whippin' ahead..... spanone Feb 2013 #108

Keep us posted, and know that you are in my thoughts. nt msanthrope Feb 2013 #109

a friend of mine beat stage four. go and be well. i send you all my love roguevalley Feb 2013 #110

I'm sorry to hear this, 11 Bravo. Sissyk Feb 2013 #111

my best cancer beating vibes are now on the way Bozita Feb 2013 #112

I like your attitude, 11 Bravo! pacalo Feb 2013 #114

sounds like you will beat it JI7 Feb 2013 #115

For you, my friend: Stinky The Clown Feb 2013 #116

So very sorry Bravo. mzmolly Feb 2013 #117

Best wishes with the surgery. ManiacJoe Feb 2013 #119

You WILL beat this, says this woman who is NEVER wrong. Marie Marie Feb 2013 #120

I hope it isn't too much of a bummer for you. Get well quickly alfredo Feb 2013 #121

You'll have a bigger gouge than you think but hey, you probably lost more in the war. tavalon Feb 2013 #122

Kick its ass. Warren DeMontague Feb 2013 #123

I had a melanoma cut out of me three years ago Blecht Feb 2013 #124

Melanoma Not a Fan Feb 2013 #125

Best Wishes, 11 Bravo. Stay strong. RedCappedBandit Feb 2013 #126

I know I'm new here but... Jasana Feb 2013 #128

I don't have any wisdom to impart. Just I wish you well. dballance Feb 2013 #129

Glad to hear you caught it early. eridani Feb 2013 #130

Wow. mgardener Feb 2013 #131

Melanoma sucks. cate94 Feb 2013 #132

Kick its ass, 11 Bravo! Chorophyll Feb 2013 #133

They call it the beast of cancer.... a kennedy Feb 2013 #134

Really sad to hear 11-B Hubert Flottz Feb 2013 #135

Hang in there. We're pulling for you! myrna minx Feb 2013 #136

Sending healing light and love, my friend. SalmonChantedEvening Feb 2013 #138

Well, that sucks. malthaussen Feb 2013 #139

Good luck with your treatment! sinkingfeeling Feb 2013 #140

You show that melanoma who's boss, soldier! Recursion Feb 2013 #141

So sorry to hear that...here's good vibes coming your way joeybee12 Feb 2013 #144

Fight on, Bravo, Fight on! rusty fender Feb 2013 #145

Sending Positive Energy Thoughts your way. Liberalynn Feb 2013 #146

You will be fine! tblue Feb 2013 #147

Hang in there soldier. Rex Feb 2013 #148

((((11 Bravo)))) geardaddy Feb 2013 #149

((((HUGS)))) Prayers sent your way, and I agree, you LiberalLoner Feb 2013 #150

Bummer!!! Beacool Feb 2013 #151

Be whatever scares cancer's cowardly ass. Orsino Feb 2013 #152

We already have one immortal dude here -- murielm99 Feb 2013 #153

Best wishes for round two, keep up the attitude! Moostache Feb 2013 #154

Yeah - just get it early! Glad you did. calimary Feb 2013 #155

Wishing you the best, with that attitude, cancer better watch the @$@# out! usregimechange Feb 2013 #156

This 91 foxtrot says kick it's ass bottomofthehill Feb 2013 #157

Stretch those ass-kickin' muscles, 11B... and ask for any help or support you need. TygrBright Feb 2013 #158

(((hugs))) Kadie Feb 2013 #159

Dude. Ikonoklast Feb 2013 #160

From what I understand, if you catch it early (and sounds like you did), closeupready Feb 2013 #162

Mop the floor with that miserable melanoma Blue Owl Feb 2013 #163

Been down that road, my dearest Bravo PlanetBev Feb 2013 #164

Bro.... Aviation Pro Feb 2013 #165

Fuck cancer. WilliamPitt Feb 2013 #166

My uncle and aunt have had multiple rounds of melanoma removal whistler162 Feb 2013 #167

MF'N melanoma We have both beat it once. Wish you didn't have a rematch. IADEMO2004 Feb 2013 #168

Fight on, my friend, we need you. Ken Burch Feb 2013 #169