So I'm in my training class at BYU, when I get a call from the dermatologist. "You must come home," he says. "I'm in classes in Provo", I say. Then he tells me I have a melanoma on my ankle and he'll meet me in the office in the morning. I try to concentrate on my classes the rest of the day, rework my health insurance, drive home to Cedar City.
Dermatologist sends me to the surgeon, who schedules surgery and a skin graft 4 days later. (No goofing around with cancer and an imminent trip to China.) I'm in and out of the hospital in a couple of hours. Then home to recuperate with a soft cast and crutches... No walking for a week. Then only minimal walking for another week...Very "not fun" trying to pack and to go to China. Finally the Dr. tells me it's an 85% take with the graft and I'm good to go.
I'm so very grateful for prayers, blessings, food and kindnesses extended to me during this time.
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