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Black Ribbon

The Color Of My Ribbon Is Black

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Comment from Ric Myworld
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Since everyone is always telling their own stories, which doesn't do a damn thing to make a cancer patient feel any better, I haven't wanted to share with you my own past woes. But, over the last four years, I have have had four tumors removed from my spine, one from my hand, and a malignant melanoma from my back. With the melanoma, they took off a slap of meat resembling a 22oz fillet, to make sure they got it all. Like you, I have spent many hours, days, and years in the sun. Luckily, so far, none of the other tumors were malignant, and there's been no signs of metastasis. I am only telling you this because, as bad as it is, basal cell tumors are many times removed without future problems. I'm wishing you the best! And you are in my thoughts and prayers daily! Ric

 Comment Written 12-Nov-2021


reply by the author on 15-Nov-2021
    Guess what we are experiencing comes with the territory of getting older. Sounds like you have been through quite an ordeal. Believe we will both be okay in the end.
Comment from Alcreator Litt Dear
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This Non-Fiction speaks about black ribbon; the colour of your ribbon is black; solid narration; well said, well done; thanks for sharing, I feel good reviewing this; God Bless You, my good writer, post more, fast, time's limited, dear, I, DR, wrote114 books on Humanity, festive month is November. A L C R E A T O R


You may check the following expressions:
1) The Color Of My Ribbon Is Black (The colour of my ribbon is black. Or, The Color of my Ribbon is Black.)
1) time prior to it bring removed.(time prior to it may be removed. Or, time prior to it brings removed.)
2) my hen-scratchings share (my hen-scratching share)
3) Will cross that bridge if and when I get there. (incomplete/inexpressive sentence)
4) May be red, pink, pearly, clear, or white. Tan, black, or brown. Can also be mistaken for a mole. (Incomplete/inexpressive expression)
5) May develop tiny surface blood vessels.(inexpressive expression)
6) Probably the most worrisome kind. (inexpressive)
ALCREATOR

 Comment Written 12-Nov-2021


reply by the author on 15-Nov-2021
    Okay.
Comment from judiverse
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What unpleasant news for you to take in. Twenty stitches--that sounds like a lot. Any type of cancer is so devious, you don't know what to expect with it, unfortunately. It doesn't leave willingly. My husband has had skin cancer on his hand and on his nose. He hasn't been outdoors much in recent years, but he used to spend a lot of time boating and swimming. I wonder if many people realize how serious skin cancer can be. All the best to you, and I hope you get the procedure you mentioned done sooner rather than later.

 Comment Written 12-Nov-2021


reply by the author on 15-Nov-2021
    Appreciate your supportive comments.
reply by judiverse on 15-Nov-2021
    You're welcome, and wish you all the best. judi
Comment from Shirley McLain
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I am so sorry to read about your skin cancer. I will say a prayer for you and your healing. Though I didn't like the content of your story, you did a great job in your description. I didn't see one error. Have a wonderful day. Shirley

 Comment Written 12-Nov-2021


reply by the author on 15-Nov-2021
    Appreciate your supportive comments.
Comment from Sally Law
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Thank you so much for the information. I've been praying for you. Ric told me about your cancer in a back and forth fan mail. We are all so concerned about you and praying. We have an unofficial pray chain here and have many on the list. I take cancer very seriously because I've had four members of my family die from aggressive forms of cancer. My brother-in-law just this week. My sister Suzy is my only sister and she is devastated. He put off going to the doctor and getting a diagnosis. Thank you again for sharing and I will keep up my prayers.

Sending my very best today and God's richest blessings of peace and healing be upon you right now, Brett,
Sally :)

 Comment Written 12-Nov-2021


reply by the author on 15-Nov-2021
    Appreciate your supportive comments.
Comment from Terry Broxson
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My thoughts will be with you. I just had one removed two weeks ago, the doctor, she got it way early, but will be checked every 3 months. At age 75, I told her I did not go out in the sun, I learned long ago (as a red head who sunburned easily not to do that), so how did this develop? She said, as you found out, the exposure was years ago, just takes time to percolate. Thank you for spreading the word!

 Comment Written 12-Nov-2021


reply by the author on 15-Nov-2021
    Appreciate your supportive comments.
Comment from Frank Ball
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This gloomy entry wrings pity from my stubborn mind. I hope, as you seem to, that it helps someone stave off this troublesome affliction. I wish you the best of luck.

 Comment Written 12-Nov-2021


reply by the author on 15-Nov-2021
    Appreciate your supportive comments.
Comment from Susan Newell
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Brett,

Given your circumstances, it is very thoughtful of you to warn others of the early signs of this kind of skin cancer. Some are more subtle than others, and can be confused with a variety of benign skin growths that seem to plague us all as we age. I'd like to add that an annual skin check by a dermatologist is a very good idea for early recognition. I will pray for your complete recovery.

Sue

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 Comment Written 12-Nov-2021


reply by the author on 15-Nov-2021
    Appreciate your supportive comments.
reply by Susan Newell on 15-Nov-2021
    You are very welcome.
Comment from CL Huth
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Thank you for sharing your story. I cannot imagine what you're going through, but I am grateful for the warning signs, so I can keep an eye out. I hope you get better news soon.

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 Comment Written 12-Nov-2021


reply by the author on 15-Nov-2021
    Appreciate your supportive comments.