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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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, after years of study and hard work, I fulfilled my long time dream of becoming a neurologist. Too bad it took me so long to figure out I absolutely hate working in a hospital. FML
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
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
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
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
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
Today, I got the biopsy results from a weird mole I had removed. It's completely harmless, and I have nothing to worry about. My first reaction was disappointment, because I'll have to keep going to work instead of starting cancer treatment. FML
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
Today, I discovered that I have developed a latex allergy. I'm a third year medical student. FML
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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pins91 27
Oh. I hope your treatment runs smoothly, and you come out on the other side
faifai_fml 21
I'm sorry you discovered that. Cancer is always scary. Here's hoping that treatment is successful!!!!
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RichardPencil 32
So, what's the prognosis, Doctor?
pins91 27
Oh. I hope your treatment runs smoothly, and you come out on the other side
Tabby Rosas 8
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
I'm sorry you discovered that. Cancer is always scary. Here's hoping that treatment is successful!!!!
distortedcognition 17
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
Hello
bl3ur0z3 17
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
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
You caught it early, a good job you had the training.
mfranks19891989 10
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
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.
distortedcognition 17
Why FYL? Basal cell is easily treatable when caught early. Stop being a drama queen and kudos on your diagnosis