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Graves disease and squamous cell carcinoma.
I have Graves disease (total thyroidectomy in 2011) since then ra vasculitus, low bp (autonomic disorder) and recent diagnosis of squamous cell carcinoma.
I got my biopsy results 2 weeks ago and am impatiently waiting for call to schedule procedure.. What's driving me insane is the "it's really fast moving, but easily removable" yet it's 2 weeks later and it's 3x of when I was in office 3 weeks ago..
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Maybe call doctor's office and let them know.
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1 Reaction@samanthaclements86: Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect and the Melanoma & Skin Cancer forum. While I don't see that you've asked a specific question, I do understand you're concerned about what you describe as a fast growing SCC (squamous cell carcinoma) that you're anxious to have treated, which is understandable.
The best course of action, as another member pointed out, is to contact the provider's office that had performed the biopsy and explain your medical history, the current status of the lesion and when they can reasonably anticipate having this scheduled for removal and why you'd like to have this done as soon as possible due to the accelerated growth - which you can ask to discuss with the treating provider, PA, or RNC to explain the pathology of your results. That would help explain how quickly the lesion may need to be excised.
This guide explains more about SCC and treatment options: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/squamous-cell-carcinoma/symptoms-causes/syc-20352480
Please let me know what the response is after you contact the office.
@samanthaclements86, just checking in. Have you been able to have the squamous cell carcinoma lesion(s) removed? How are you doing?
Can agent orange cause squamous cell carcinoma?
Yes, I had one removed today. I have had 4 or 5 before in the past. I am doing OK.
I was in Vietnam 3 tours in the army. A total of three years on the ground from 1963 to 19 71. and exposed to agent orange each time.
@gabledsoes: I believe @colleenyoung had been inquiring about the original poster who had a question about Graves Disease (a thyroid condition) but I see you are new to Mayo Clinic Connect and would like to welcome you here. And may I take this opportunity to thank you for your service!
You ask an interesting question about the correlation between Agent Orange and the development of skin cancer. I believe the NIH had studied this and did not find anything conclusive but you’d be best to discuss this with treating providers at the VA. Have you brought up your concerns with the medical professional who removed your squamous cell lesions?
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1 Reaction@gabledsoes Marine Corps, Quang Tri, Viet Nam, 68-69 (Tet). Other than my dermatologist your the first one that I've heard mentioning Agent Orange exposure and skin cancer. How did you come by the association? I'm now 80 and have survived more than a dozen Melanomas, a few Squamous and to many to count Basal cell carcinomas removed mostly by freeze-off's. Today I'm going back to re-look at a Squamous removal site done a few months ago, a new new spot has made it's appearance. How are you doing? Are you on a routine schedule? On my fathers side I've got family history with Melanomas but not much for Squamous or Basal. So I'm curious about your history and what have your heard about the Agent Orange exposure. Good luck, and my motto is early detection and removal will save your life...