Physician, heal thyself

By MDpending - 01/11/2019 13:00 - United States

Today, just 8 months away from graduating medical school, I successfully diagnosed myself with basal cell carcinoma. At least all that studying is paying off. FML

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By Anonymous - 23/06/2022 00:00

Today, exactly six months out from the biopsy of a spot on my leg approximately the size of a fleck of ground pepper, I have a 2-inch long scar and railroad scar dots from the stitches involved. Next time, get the dermatologist refer me to a plastic surgeon instead of doing it himself. Bonus? It still aches. FML

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By manoloonfire - 21/12/2020 15:04 - Dominican Republic - Santo Domingo

Today, I'm a MD who graduated with honors. I can't work right now because I'm preparing myself for the medical residence exam. I want to be a cardiovascular surgeon. My dad is ashamed of me and treats me like shit, because I don't work and I'm 26 years-old, living with my parents while I'm studying. FML

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By lukey101 - 05/11/2023 21:00 - Australia - Brisbane

Today, I saw a dermatologist to see if they would remove my moles for cosmetic reasons. Turns out 5 of them are suspicious and need to be removed anyway. Good news: I don’t have to pay for it. Bad news: it might be because they’re cancerous. FML

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By Anonymous - 12/01/2017 20:00

Today, after 3 years of unemployment and 6 months of hard studying, I found out I hadn't actually registered myself for the public service exam that will happen later this month and could finally get me a job. FML

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By Jessica - 19/03/2011 21:13 - Romania

Today, at 21 years of age, my doctor confirmed that I am, indeed, going bald. It wouldn't be such a bad thing, even expected, if I wasn't a woman. FML

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By BigAssSwagBear - 17/12/2023 06:00 - United States - Charlotte

Today, I was told I have a tumor in my brain and require surgery. This all came about due to having a MRI for my migraines and then finding it. The kicker? They're positive the tumor isn’t playing any role in the migraines. I'm now struggling to cope and pass grad school exams with this weight in me now. FML

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By Sally19863 - 30/08/2010 16:18 - South Africa

Today, I discovered that I have developed a latex allergy. I'm a third year medical student. FML

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By chuffberry - 19/04/2016 13:39 - United States - Raleigh

Today, I finally saw a dermatologist due to my unusually severe acne. Now I know I actually have a rare disorder that makes me allergic to my own acne. FML

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Growing old sucks

By Anonymous - 03/02/2023 14:00

Today, after finally coming to terms with using insulin for my diabetes, and facing another eye surgery to correct my vision so I can do my job, I found out I have to have a melanoma removed from my foot. I'm 54. FML

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By Blazouta - 11/11/2008 08:32 - France

Today, I'm 20 and I'm going bald. FML

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pins91 27

Friday 1 November 2019 19:11

Oh. I hope your treatment runs smoothly, and you come out on the other side

faifai_fml 21

Friday 1 November 2019 19:53

I'm sorry you discovered that. Cancer is always scary. Here's hoping that treatment is successful!!!!

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RichardPencil 30

Friday 1 November 2019 18:15

So, what's the prognosis, Doctor?

pins91 27

Friday 1 November 2019 19:11

Oh. I hope your treatment runs smoothly, and you come out on the other side

Tabby Rosas 8

Friday 1 November 2019 19:40

at least it wasnt a malignant melanoma...those have a much higher mortality rate. with basal cell there is a good chance you will be fine.

faifai_fml 21

Friday 1 November 2019 19:53

I'm sorry you discovered that. Cancer is always scary. Here's hoping that treatment is successful!!!!

distortedcognition 17

Monday 4 November 2019 5:11

Why the HELL are you sorry they discovered a cancer that is easily treatable unless ignored for a long time? That’s just... well, stupid

davidjaxs 5

Friday 1 November 2019 20:43

Hello

bl3ur0z3 17

Saturday 2 November 2019 1:35

And it'll continue to pay off because you're going to have a medical career because you don't have a very serious disease. It barely deserves to be called cancer.

litttle_miss101 11

Saturday 2 November 2019 5:33

My mom had that and was able to remove all the cancer but left her with big scar on her head but she’s cancer free.

Mungolikecandy 19

Saturday 2 November 2019 7:59

You caught it early, a good job you had the training.

mfranks19891989 10

Saturday 2 November 2019 14:11

Not sure what that is. But if you were able to diagnose yourself then you might have caught it early enough where you can treat it before if hurts your body.

pins91 27

Saturday 2 November 2019 18:07

It’s a type of skin cancer. Starts off as a small spot & gets bigger over time, but it’s a slow moving skin cancer, so as long as he caught it in time, he’ll be fine.