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So I receive a skin exam with a dermatologist every three months and yesterday they found a new skin lesion. I have to get it removed sometime next week, it'll then get sent to the lab for a biopsy. To be honest I was expecting this, just not so soon from the last one. I'm not particularly worried. Hopefully it's not very thick and I won't need an extensive surgery like last time. The effects of the surgery are really my main concern at the moment.

I'll be fine if AP gets 4 yards a carry for 20 totes. So will the Chargers. My point is that people seem to think the Chargers defense is garbage. They gave up 28 to Detroit but 14 of those points were from a pick six and a desperate garbage TD. Against Cincinnati they gave up three big plays that were only made possible by a costly muffed punt and some terrible defensive penalties that gave Cincinnati another chance. My prediction 27-17 Chargers

How are the Vikings going to score 38 points?

Therein lies the issue with one day fantasy sports, it's essentially sports betting disguised as a fantasy game. The difference being that these sites like draft Kings and fan duel are even more difficult to win any money because you're not just waging your bet against the odds, you're betting that guys with algorithms, programs, and inside knowledge who treat this like a job won't beat you. If you're someone that is knowledgeable about fantasy sports but don't want to treat it like a day job, stick to money leagues among friends and regulars.

I'm talking about the shout box. Pil pls

Now we know why Pil doesn't post that much

The week ends, stay in school kids and don't do crack

JD, to answer your question. Because, BC... In regards to this thread, personally I'd have none of that. But pretty sure it won't matter since any girl I'd marry wouldn't pull this in the first place.

What.The.Fuck...

Cempin pls I carry a supply of wipes in my man purse right next to my flavored lipbalm, maxi pads, and tab soft drink Who here has received 'the gift' when taking a shit?

TP wad'ers or folders?

You don't need weights in prison to get big

Wash my hands after every time I use the restroom. If I've been working and my hands are dirty, I'll wash them before as well. You people are sick

People should stop running their mouths about the Chargers using an illegal towel, they did nothing wrong. http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/02/04/chargers-ultimately-prevailed-in-appeal-of-towel-fine/

I got Liberace...

If he had said "Four black guys and a mexican" his car and house would be burned down by now

I lived in Chile for 4 months, let me know if I can be of any help

What, the, fuck...

I wanted to use my situation as an opportunity to educate this forum as well as whoever I can on skin cancer and particularly melanoma (the most aggressive and dangerous of the 3 types of skin cancer), the type that I unfortunately have. I say educate because up until 2 weeks ago, I still thought skin cancer was just something that is removed and you go on living your life normally, they believe skin cancer rarely kills people (i'd say most people don't even realize that it can kill anyone, it just scars tissue on your body). I am not sure how skin cancer got this reputation compared to other types of cancer. The fact is that skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the US, 3.5 million people are diagnosed annually. One in five Americans will be diagnosed with skin cancer in their lifetime. The two types of skin cancer aside from melanoma are called basal cell and squamous cell, and account for 98% of all skin cancer diagnoses. Malignant melanoma accounts for less than 2% of skin cancer cases but overwhelmingly makes up most deaths. One person dies of melanoma every hour. Over 76,000 new cases of melanoma are expected to be diagnosed this year, and nearly 10,000 deaths are estimated. Tomorrow I have a three hour surgery where the surgeons will remove a 4 inch long and about 2 inch wide piece of tissue where the original tumor is removed, this procedure is called a wide excision melanoma and is done to ensure that all cancerous cells near the tumor are completely removed. Before this, the surgeon will complete what is called a sentinel node biopsy where he will inject a radioactive blue dye into the tissue near the tumor. This dye will then be picked up by the lymphatic system and brought to the nearest lymph node. A small wand like device that detects radiation will then be passed over the site to locate the specific lymph node. The node will most likely be in my groin, or axillary area (underneath the armpit). Once it is located, the surgeon will then remove the node and send it out to a pathologist to be analyzed for cancer. This procedure is done to diagnose the stage of the cancer (levels 1-4) right now I have level 1B cancer with the knowledge they have. It will tell them if the cancer has spread, if it has, it bumps me up to level 3B and additionally surgery and treatment is required. I find out the results Wednesday night, the doctors are confident that it will come back negative so I am hopeful for that. Wish me luck and hope, pray for the best. If you want to see video of the surgery, you can look up sentinel node biopsy and wide excision melanoma on youtube (caution its graphic). P.S.A wear your sunscreen, and if you don't at least put it all over your kids if you have them.

Where is Riley Cooper???

Sharing the less graphic picture of my incision. This is where they removed the rest of the tumor and precancerous skin. Its almost 7 inches long Looks like I was drugged and then my kidney was removed for the black market

Just got the call from my oncologist a half hour ago, the tests on my lymph nodes they removed came back negative, I am cancer free. Thanks for the support guys.

Thanks for all the positive vibes, guys. My surgery was successful, I was at the hospital for about 12 hours yesterday, the last patient to leave the post-op room. My surgery got delayed an hour because the anesthesiologist was off schedule (it wasn't his fault). The surgery then took about an hour longer because they needed to remove two lymph nodes underneath my right pec, they were really deep and because I'm pretty muscular the surgeon had difficulty getting them out quickly. Im recovering at the hotel right now, I'm in some pain but i have pills for it, the issue is that i have shooting nerve pain down my right arm, it feels like an ice burn. Ill find out the results tomorrow afternoon so I will update everyone then.

lolwut, Bucmin? Fuck this guy (Bergdahl)