Ok, I know I have been saying for years that I should go to the doctors and have that spot on my face examined. Well, today, I FINALLY did it. They - the PA conferring with the Dr. decided the best course of action was to freeze it with silver nitrate. They don't think that it is skin cancer - yet. They want me to go back in a month so they can see how it is healing. I actually have another spot on my face also that got zapped that wasn't as big or red...just a very dry spot that never heals. I know you have at least one of those Jennie, that you showed me. It's all damage from the sun. Just a reminder to beware.
There was a huge article in the Spokesman Review about Shingles and getting the vaccine. That was a reminder of my ordeal a few years ago! The doctor said today that you can get it again after having had it once, and so I am going to get the shot. I found out that my insurance will pay for the entire amount when I go to a Pharmacy in our network. (They keep running out at the base.) I wanted to get it today - I was in just that kind of mood - I'd been frozen, it was a dreary day with rain (again), and I felt like getting the shot and "getting it over with." However, the pharmacist said to let the face heal first, then get the shot.So I have to wait.
Well, I'm starting to feel like Heather looked in her picture so I'm going to close and head for bed. :)
Love,
Mom
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