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Just a pimple. Don’t worry!

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Just a pimple. Don’t worry!

 

I had a pimple on my upper lip. Believe me, you do not forget a pimple on your upper lip. I wondered how long it would take for it to go away. The pimple was an irritation but I had my regular appointment with our dermatologist in just four days so I decided to let him take a look and maybe pop the pimple.

The dermatologist, Dr. Samuel Norvell, did drain the pimple and gave me some samples of Aquaphor healing ointment to help with the healing. He told me to go ahead and set an appointment for one month for a biopsy if the healing was not complete.

The pimple did get worse and I returned for the biopsy. By this time, a simple pimple had become a health issue that concerned me. The biopsy showed that the pimple was actually a squamous cell carcinoma and I was referred to a plastic surgeon.

This morning, I had plastic surgery, by Dr. Michael Vincent, to remove the squamous cell carcinoma. Yes, I will have a scar as a constant reminder.

I am telling you this story as a reminder to be aware of your body and to seek medical care when you have a skin problem that does not appear to be normal.  Something as small as a pimple could be a sign of cancer.

 

 

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Roy Kelley, Associate Broker

Realty Group Referrals (Retired from RE/MAX Realty Group)

6 Montgomery Village Ave., Suite 200

Gaithersburg, MD 20879

Main Office:  301-258-7757 (You will not reach me at this number)

Send an email message if you need my phone numbers. I will be happy to recommend a real estate professional if you are moving to the area.

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Maria Gilda Racelis
Home Buyers Realty, LLC-Manchester, Bolton. Vernon,Ellington - Manchester, CT
Home Ownership is w/in Reach. We Make it Happen!

Good Morning Roy: Great reminder to all of us. Just had a general check up and found out that my cholestorol is 240.. Sigh. I have to say goodbye to fried foods for now.

With a weight of 94 lbs. , who would think I have cholesterol problem:)...

Feb 26, 2014 05:17 AM
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

Roy i am happy they are taking care of it and wish you comfort in a speedy recovery. 

Feb 26, 2014 05:18 AM
Amanda S. Davidson
Amanda Davidson Real Estate Group Brokered By eXp Realty - Alexandria, VA
Alexandria Virginia Homes For Sale

Roy, this is a great lesson that we can never be too careful. I hope it heals up soon.

Feb 26, 2014 05:43 AM
Geri Sonkin
Douglas Elliman Real Estate 516-457-7103 - Merrick, NY
Long Island Real Estate & Staging Expert

Roy, I never tire of seeing your breathtaking photos.  Wonderful food for the soul.

Feb 26, 2014 06:17 AM
Clint Mckie
Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM
Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hi Roy,

Glad everything worked out. Things like your health need to be taken seriously.

Have a good evening in Gaithersburg.

Best, Clint McKie

Feb 26, 2014 06:21 AM
Roy Kelley
Realty Group Referrals - Gaithersburg, MD

Your comments are very much appreciated. Be thankful for every day of good health.

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Feb 26, 2014 06:29 AM
Anita Clark
Coldwell Banker Access Realty ~ 478.960.8055 - Warner Robins, GA
Realtor - Homes for Sale in Warner Robins GA

Roy: So happy to hear you took care of this pronto! You are right, we cannot be too careful where our health is concerned.

Feb 26, 2014 07:18 AM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Roy love your photo's and glad it was just a pimple:)) Good advice, but who listens to good advice anyway:))LOL

Feb 26, 2014 07:33 AM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Roy,

Glad to hear your surgery is over and thank you for heeding the warning to others. This is not something to be ignored. Thanks again for the reminder to not let something go without getting it checked out by the right doctor.

Stay healthy!

Feb 26, 2014 07:41 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Roy,  Yes we need to listen to our body and other things also.

Feb 26, 2014 08:11 AM
Yolanda Cordova-Gilbert
Richmond, TX

Roy,

 I always worry when I get a pimple in a unusual place because I know it can be a sign of something more if it does not heal in normal time. I am glad to know you are on the road to recovery!

Feb 26, 2014 09:44 AM
Noah Seidenberg
Coldwell Banker - Evanston, IL
Chicagoland and Suburbs (800) 858-7917

Wow Roy, I hope you feel better. All the best to you and heal up.

Thanks for sharing this story and the need to not think things will go away by ignoring it (I am talking about me, not you).

Feb 26, 2014 10:04 AM
Jennifer Fivelsdal
JFIVE Home Realty LLC | 845-758-6842|162 Deer Run Rd Red Hook NY 12571 - Rhinebeck, NY
Mid Hudson Valley real estate connection

Roy glad you took care of it right away.  Sometimes the problem can appear in the most unusual places, for example the bottom of the feet.  When in doubt check it out should be the motto.

Love your photo.

Feb 26, 2014 02:47 PM
Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

Good morning Roy. You are right, a great reminder. The lesson of course is to truly be aware of our bodies and don't take anything for granted. Mend quickly and continued good health.

Feb 26, 2014 06:03 PM
Roy Kelley
Realty Group Referrals - Gaithersburg, MD

Your comments and support are much appreciated. Take good care of yourself!

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Feb 26, 2014 07:07 PM
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Roy, my wife has issues with these as well.  I'm glad you figure it out sooner than later.

Feb 26, 2014 08:58 PM
Eric Galuppo
Real Estate Rev - More Leads Means More Revenue

How are you Roy? Hope you doing fine. I agree with you! Skin problems shouldn’t be ignored like pimples, rashes or abnormal spots.  Any skin problems might be a symptom of skin cancer so let’s be aware. This post is a great call for everyone.

Feb 27, 2014 02:52 PM
Roy Kelley
Realty Group Referrals - Gaithersburg, MD

It is sometimes good to revisit old blogs and reblogs. We might even find some good ideas for current posts.

Mar 07, 2018 12:21 PM
Roy Kelley
Realty Group Referrals - Gaithersburg, MD

The content of this blog has inspired a new blog to be posted in March, 2018.

Mar 07, 2018 12:22 PM
Roy Kelley
Realty Group Referrals - Gaithersburg, MD

Make it a habit to post a daily reblog. It is an easy way to pay it forward.

Mar 06, 2020 12:08 PM
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