On Fri, 7 Mar 2008 06:24:15 -0800, Ray B wrote
(in article <jecAj.12049$Td2.4059@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>):
> There are a lot of good things leaning my way:
>
> It was in the heel of my hand - an unusual location, and NOT on the
trunk of
> my body.
>
> When the original 5mm wide excision was taken - before knowing the
> diagnosis - the margins were clear, suggesting they "got it all"
> (Unfortunately, the current protocol is a 4 cm diameter removal, which
is
> why I'm now laid up).
>
> Blood work looked like nothing was happening. There is an enzyme - LDH
-
> present in all cells, and if there is tissue damage going on, the level
in
> the blood is elevated. "Normal" is 318-618 micrograms per liter. Mine
was
> 323.
>
> No indication of issues with PET or CAT scans, nor MRI.
>
> I'm keeping the most positive attitude I can!
Sounds as if you have good reason to feel positive. Let me add my very
best
wishes.
Tom
Walnut Creek, CA
Nikon D200
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