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Skin Health | Last Active: Nov 25, 2023 | Replies (2)
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Thank you for writing. With the first surgery they said they had gotten it all. No comment on the other. No one grasps what I say about the one that is active now, not even looking seriously or testing. But I also said I had a growth on my hair and the dermatologist said it was just an ingrown hair without looking at it.
I made my own appointment with an oncologist because I feel as you do, that it is nothing to ignore, but they needed a referral from the same derm. clinic I've already seen several times. It is a U hospital and all are connected so the information they pass on will be what I already know from them. I think this time I will go to another hospital and try to place all of this information before them and hope they do something. Of course, they will do another test, which is good, but I hate waiting all of the time and hoping they understand this situation. And as you said, I should have seen an oncologist sooner.
Your husband had a very rough time. He looks like he has healed well and I hope he has no more of these needing attention.
Thank you again. Your letter is intelligent and helpful for me.