Use Sunscreen!

So yesterday I had a procedure to remove signs of basal cell carcinoma on the bridge of my nose. I noticed signs a few months ago, had it checked out and then scheduled this procedure for yesterday. The technology that is used is called Mohs surgery. ( http://www.mohssurgery.ca/ ) After two procedures the doctor (Dr. Boyle) finished by stitching the wound so he says there shouldn't even be a scar. We arrived at the doctor's office around 7:30 a.m. and left at 2, stopping on the way home for some pain pills, which were appreciated after the local anesthesia wore off!

I decided it would be much easier and less painful to wear sunscreen--and I'll probably need to continue checking for similar signs in the future--when I used to enjoy the sun (in my youth and young adulthood) there was no discussion about the cancer-causing effects of the sun. Since that has become common knowledge, we try to be more careful.

I can take the bandages off tomorrow and have the stitches removed on Monday--hopefully everything will be back to normal soon as we're also planning for our stake conference for the 19th. Mahalo for the long-distance calls to check on my status!