Friday, January 9, 2009

Cancer Panic, redux



So. Our loyal readers will remember that a few months back, I had a mole removed. My dermatologist was anything but pleasant, so I switched to someone new. This last weekend (and while in the shower), I convinced myself that two moles on my abdomen had changed in size. Needless to say, cancer panic set in. I was originally scheduled for a follow-up visit in March, but I called first thing Monday morning to change my appointment to 1/9/09.

Problems with my own hypochondria aside, there was a night and day difference in my visit. The dermatologist was (1) pleasant, (2) caring and (3) could read me like a book. He calmed me down and even offered to remove the moles -- even though he felt like they were just ordinary moles -- if I wanted. I wanted. I am writing to you with two fewer moles, and a lot calmer than I was this morning. And the best part is, I don't have to go for another appointment for a whole year, AND I can get the results over the phone! A-Hole dermatologist, take note. This is how one practices good bedside manner.

2 comments:

Unknown said...

I am very pleased to hear that your latest cancer panic was resolved so pleasantly. However, I am seriously freaked out by the picture on this post. Eek.

Steve said...

Could you please do another post. I hate this one and it's been on top FOREVER!

Maybe post about your new beautiful neice and your travels to Colombia?