Hi everyone! Well, I've got a new plan, and I'm relieved that I'm not going to have to wait another 6 weeks for some action. I'm taking control and getting a second opinion on my skin lesions from another dermatologist, one who actually specializes in skin cancer. I'm going to the Karmanos Cancer Center in Detroit http://www.karmanos.org/ I read a few articles about Canadians going down there for second opinions, treatment or even surgery, and after some lengthy conversation with their International Client Care department, have decided to give it a go. You must be asking why I'm going to the US for a second opinion? Well, first of all because my own GP discouraged me from getting a second opinion and I suspect its only because of his ego (he owns the practice and "would only hire the best"). Well, she may be the best, but her specialty is cosmetic dermatology. That's "the interesting distinction" that I hadn't considered before: each dermatologist has a specialty, and I should have know from the fancy sign in the GP office "spider veins, botox, etc." that Derma #3 doesn't specialize in cancers of the skin. So, I made sure that the doctor I'm seeing, and actually - her team will review my case as well while I'm there - specialilzes in skin cancer. Thank you. Now THAT makes sense to me. And other than an annoying 4 hour drive to get there, the consultation and assessment and recommendations is going to cost me $400 USD. I think my peace of mind is worth $400 USD. Not to mention that I get to see her in 10 days! Thank you Lord! So I'm off to Detroit for my appointment on November 8th. And you can be sure I'll have a lot to report to you after that.
In the meantime, have I reminded you lately to check your skin? Especially those areas that get lots of sun and that you might not remember (shoulders, nose, ears, legs, tops of your feet)! Go, do it now!
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