Kevin H Posted January 23, 2015 Report Share Posted January 23, 2015 Hey Gang - I was just visiting with Barbaraok. She shared something with me that I want to pass along. Her husband is dealing with squamous cell carcinoma of the scalp. It has gone almost down to the skull. He will be getting some radiation as a follow up to other procedures in the hope they get it all. Let's all say some prayers for them. The richest are not those who have the most, but those who need the least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Barbaraok Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 Thanks so much for your caring thoughts. And remember your hats and sun screen, especially if you've become a little thin on top. Also if a scrape doesn't heal like it should, get it looked at. As we get older our careless ways when we were teenagers come back to haunts us. Barb Barb & Dave O'Keeffe 2002 Alpine 36 MDDS (Figment II), 2018 Ford C-Max HYBRID Blog: http://www.barbanddave.net SPK# 90761 FMCA #F337834 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch&Di Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 Our thoughts are with you both. Hugs, Di SKP #480482015 single Cab Ram 3500 Dually. Aisan Transmission, 410 gear. Pace Edwards automatic roll top cover. AMP running boards & tailgate step.1996/2010 Triple Slide Carriage, Mor/Ryde Suspension, Kodiak Disc Brakes, Big Foot Leveling System & Plug It Right Stabilizers.www.plugitright.com Plug It Right Stabilizer, TST, Quadra Big Foot Lever Tailgate Easy Lift Distrubitorshttp://www.plugitright.com/5thwheelREDO.html e-mail: plugitright@gmail.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smitty77_7 Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 Best to you both, and I'll do my best to remember the hat and sunscreen... That old 'Pay me later..' has been visiting more than I like:)! Get this one behind you both, Smitty Be safe, have fun, Smitty 04 CC Allure "RooII" - Our "E" ride for life! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nana25k Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 Prayers sent. Hang in there Ron & LindaClass of 20072000 Monaco Diplomat 2005 Honda Element"Do what you can, with what you have, where you are" Theodore Roosevelt"We can't control the wind, but we can adjust our sail""When man gave up his freedom to roam the earth, he gave up his soul for a conditioned ego that is bound by time and the fear of losing its attachments." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave O Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 Our prayers and best wishes to BOTH of you. The care giving is almost as hard as the cancer and treatment. Dave O and Marie Survivor and caregiver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FULLTIMEWANABE Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 Lots of get well wishes and strength for you both are being sent from here Barb and Dave. You're in our thoughts, Hugs, Helen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandsys Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 I know you have been down a similar road before but somehow that doesn't make this one easier. Please, know you have our support as you go through this time. My Dave wears his hat a lot to protect the top of his head yet he got a cancerous growth on his ear that had to be cut out. Get broad brimmed hats, folks, not just ones with bills in front. My Dave's hat brim goes all the way around but, apparently, was not wide enough. Linda Sand Blog: http://sandcastle.sandsys.org/ Former Rigs: Liesure Travel van, Winnebago View 24H, Winnebago Journey 34Y, Sportsmobile Sprinter conversion van Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbaraok Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 You're correct, this isn't our first dance with cancer and this one is a lot easier than mine. That said, it hasn't been an easy couple of weeks since they went so deep to get it all and had to pull the scalp so tight to close it that when it then swelled (as most tissue does in response to a cut) it was extremely painful. Add to that the blood thinners that Dave is taking and we had a fun few days trying to keep the swelling down and get the bleeding to completely stop. Even with the swelling down, the skin is so tender that pulling off the tape around the edges of the wound can cause a little bleeding. Thankfully he doesn't have to wear any bandage during the day now and the stitches are out so things are progressing. We have a radiological consult next week and treatments to start the week after. The big hats are really a requirement in very sunny areas like Arizona. There were a number of people that were having ears/noses/necks as well as the top of the scalp done during the day that Dave had his done. Unfortunately it is all of the times when we were much younger that set the wheels in motion, but as we age and the hair coverings diminish, we need to increase our vigilance with regard to sun exposures - even when driving with that big window in front of you allowing sunlight to stream onto your arms. Barb Barb & Dave O'Keeffe 2002 Alpine 36 MDDS (Figment II), 2018 Ford C-Max HYBRID Blog: http://www.barbanddave.net SPK# 90761 FMCA #F337834 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daveh Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 Will be thunking of you both. Best wishes. Dave and Lana Hasper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJW Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 Dave and Barb May the Lord be with you, may He hold you in His Arms and keep you safe. We pray Lord that You would heal Dave's body from cancer. Lord this is our prayer for Dave and Barb, we ask this in our Lord Jesus Christ name. Amen Dennis USA Master Sergeant Ret. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dykman Posted January 24, 2015 Report Share Posted January 24, 2015 Will hold you both in prayer! Tom & Erin HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY! 2006 Fleetwood Discovery 38L 2006 Honda CRV 2006 Harley Electra-Glide Classic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmelkins Posted January 25, 2015 Report Share Posted January 25, 2015 Praying for healing. Coleen M. Elkins Escapee Since August 2008 Full-time 2004 Holiday Rambler Scepter with one retired husband and two very sweet Border Collies Wintering in Arizona Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted January 25, 2015 Report Share Posted January 25, 2015 The big hats are really a requirement in very sunny areas like Arizona. Since my bout with melanoma I have changed from ball-caps to brimmed hats whenever I'm to be out in the sun for long at all, even in states that are not as sunny as some. What is concerning to me is that I recently read on Skin Cancer Foundation website that they predict that 50% of the Americans currently past 65 years of age will experience some form of skin cancer at least once in their lives. Let Dave know that we too have remembered him with our prayers. Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RV_ Posted January 25, 2015 Report Share Posted January 25, 2015 Ours thoughts are with you two too Barb. I wear a Stetson type straw hat when out doing the work around the property. I never wore that style hat until my 40s and have the brim front and back bent to cover which makes the sides flare, and I wear it low touching my ears. I'd add to see your dermatologist every six months if your plan allows. RV/Derekhttp://www.rvroadie.com Email on the bottom of my website page.Retired AF 1971-1998 When you see a worthy man, endeavor to emulate him. When you see an unworthy man, look inside yourself. - Confucius “Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities.” ... Voltaire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skp51443 Posted January 25, 2015 Report Share Posted January 25, 2015 Folks laugh at my hat (in my picture) but my dermatologist likes it. 20 years in the army, all wearing one stupid looking hat or another that didn't cover my ears or the back of my neck did me no favors. I got read the riot act not long after I retired here in Arizona, as the doctor was freezing a few spots and snipping a couple others. Got a good hat on the way home and wear it every time I step outside for more than a minute. I feel a bit sorry for folks that get told "wear a hat or your pre-cancerous lesions will turn to cancer" and either don't bother or get a baseball cap, like Kirk's :-) that leaves your ears and neck exposed. If you have never sat by the phone hoping that your biopsy report comes back negative you probably don't take the warnings seriously. I was lucky, I got good news but there is no way I'm pushing my luck. Get a good shady hat, skip the phone call stress. First rule of computer consulting: Sell a customer a Linux computer and you'll eat for a day. Sell a customer a Windows computer and you'll eat for a lifetime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted January 25, 2015 Report Share Posted January 25, 2015 If you have never sat by the phone hoping that your biopsy report comes back negative you probably don't take the warnings seriously. I was lucky, I got good news but there is no way I'm pushing my luck. I had one positive, but visit the dermatologist faithfully twice a year ever since and have had some basil cell and precancerous spots frozen as well as two sent off for tests that we negative, since that day in June, 2008 when I first heard that "C" word. It is a scary event and does make a believer of you! Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cloud 9 Posted January 25, 2015 Report Share Posted January 25, 2015 God bless you both, our prayers are with you. We too have had several encounters with skin cancer. Numerous snippings, some deeper and biggger, and the waiting for the biopsy results, then maybe more surgery. Much good advice has been given here. Carl and Jane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvrev2 Posted January 25, 2015 Report Share Posted January 25, 2015 Praying for complete, and quick healing. 2002 NuWa HitchHiker II 31 FKTG, Onan Generator, HWH Levelling, RVFlexArmor roof 2005 Chevy Silverado 2500 Crew Cab, Long Bed, SRW, 8.1L B&W Companion Fifth Wheel Hitch Me and Mama and the fur-kid: Prince - chihuahua-pug mix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ropeshaft Posted January 26, 2015 Report Share Posted January 26, 2015 I am a fan of sun protective clothing. I have several hats and shirts from Coolibar at the link below. http://www.coolibar.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandsys Posted January 26, 2015 Report Share Posted January 26, 2015 , we need to increase our vigilance with regard to sun exposures - even when driving with that big window in front of you allowing sunlight to stream onto your arms. Barb I often place a bandana or pillow case over my arm to protect it from sun coming through the windows. Linda Sand Blog: http://sandcastle.sandsys.org/ Former Rigs: Liesure Travel van, Winnebago View 24H, Winnebago Journey 34Y, Sportsmobile Sprinter conversion van Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gypsy Traveler Posted February 8, 2015 Report Share Posted February 8, 2015 Please relay our thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery! It's all fine and dandy until someone's marshmallow catches fire! 2015 Ford F-250 6.2L (She ain't diesel but she hauls ass!) 2012 Jayco Pinnacle 36KPTS Http://www.5thwheelgypsy.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbaraok Posted February 9, 2015 Report Share Posted February 9, 2015 Dave has started his radiation treatments and it is going well. In fact it takes longer to drive over to the clinic (~ 7 minutes) than the treatment which is less than a minute. Only problem is that for 20 days he has to be there at 1:30 pm - so the month of February is sort of shot - but he will be done before Spring Training starts! Barb Barb & Dave O'Keeffe 2002 Alpine 36 MDDS (Figment II), 2018 Ford C-Max HYBRID Blog: http://www.barbanddave.net SPK# 90761 FMCA #F337834 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FULLTIMEWANABE Posted February 10, 2015 Report Share Posted February 10, 2015 Glad all is going well with Dave's treatment Barb. Be sure to look after yourself as well as Dave my dear. H. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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