Melanoma

[GSXKING]

On the back of Greg's news yesterday.
I have recently undergone major surgeries to remove two large skin melanomas on my back and also undergo several lymph glands removal from both armpits.
Today was a momentous day,      the surgeon reported I am currently free of any signs of melanomas. However on going monitoring will ensure I live a long and happy life.
I am now forming an idea to raise money for melanoma research in an endeavour to increase the lives of people who suffer this.
Men are the worst at seeking out skin checks imho and I was pestered into having this most recent check by my new GP. He has literally saved my life. Now it's my turn to save others.   

[Eric GSX1400K3]

Thanks for sharing Chris, congrats on being melanoma free.  Gone are the days of zinc on your nose and a she'll be right attitude.  Our sun in Oz is brutal, even 20min is enough to get serious uv exposure risking skin cancer.

We get annual skin checks regardless, the wife just has an interim one as one particular spot on her shoulder was irritated and inflamed. Was nothing to worry about, but pays to get checked.

[grog]

Glad all is well Chris, lucky you listened to your Doc. I was similar with prostate cancer, Doc tests found it, 14 yrs later still here.Thats another test blokes shy away from.🤷🏼

[Mr Gee]

Like wise. All the best.

[KiwiCol]

Glad it worked out for ya Chris.       Another plus side is ya may fit some of your old riding jackets now too . . . 

[Notty]

Great news Chris 

[Mick_J]

That's great news Chris, now all you gotta do is keep out of the sun.

[Barbastro K6]

health first

without complexes

[Chrisl]

Pleased to hear your positive news, I have nothing, but praise for the worlds doctors and nurses !

[gsxbarmy]

Great news Chris, and no doubt a big relief too. I do like your idea of research into skin conditions / melanoma as I think if more was done to highlight this condition and help identify it earlier can only be a good thing.