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The Day They Burned My Beauty Spot

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It is not because I was unduly worried then. That miserable beauty spot was becoming a ball. I never bothered about it since I was a man Or that it could some sort of vicious cancer I recall. But my ugly beauty spot grew just below my eye. It hampered my vision and made it difficult to read. So I went to the dermatologist with a big sigh, Hoping that cutting the spot off would not make me bleed. The doctor laughed, we just burn it off, it would not hurt. Alas hurt it did but the spot of beauty was just gone. But then I could read properly for me, my dessert. Happy I was though I had to pay well to Doctor John. That was twenty years ago. Nothing disturbed my reading. But now the beauty spot returned all covered in black. I will not pay another bill and see it bleeding. I could read my all-lovely books from back to back. NB This is a true story. The spot or wart was a hindrance. It grew back as a dark flat skin after some twenty years. Trust my daughter to insist I should do away with it. More wasted money. I bet in twenty more years it will grow again. But in twenty years I will be dead. So who cares!

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Date: 2/15/2022 3:49:00 AM
The same thing happened to me too. It was at my back just close to my nape. For years it remained without any change. Last year it began to grow. So went to a plastic surgeon and operated it out as it could become malignant. The surgery had a duration of more than an hour and it cost me so much ! Thank God it was removed ! Your story made me remember it !
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Date: 5/29/2021 11:02:00 AM
If it isn't serious it's ok, but if it is should take care of it.
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Date: 5/28/2021 10:53:00 AM
OH THIS POEM IS SCARY VICTOR BECAUSE I HAVE A SMALL BEAUTY SPOT ON MY CHEEK AND I'VE BEEN SQUEEZING IT AND IT HAS SETTLED BUT MY DERMATOLOGIST IS SENDING ME TO A PLASTIC SURGEON NEXT WEEK. HUGS AND BLESSINGS JENNIFER.
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Date: 5/27/2021 1:44:00 PM
Hi Victor, It's good to hear that your “ beauty” spot was nothing serious.Have a great day:-)Alexis
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Date: 5/26/2021 11:29:00 PM
Oh is this a true story?... but it's good that you removed it before... and don't bother Victor... as long as it doesn't trouble you much... Take care.. God bless... ~ Ani
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Date: 5/26/2021 12:17:00 PM
I'm glad it was nothing serious but maybe your daughter is right. Maybe you should have it checked. No sense in letting something go that might shorten your life any more than it already is. I fine write my friend. God Bless, JB
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Date: 5/26/2021 10:46:00 AM
I am glad all turned out well in this relatable, well written tale. The wonderful thing is that you are still healthy and can see well. Blessings, Evelyn
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Date: 5/26/2021 10:27:00 AM
Ah, I know how you feel, as long as it is not cancerous, I'd leave it well alone, Glad it went away for 20 years, Hope you can see well now, THanks for sharing dear Victor .
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Date: 5/26/2021 9:57:00 AM
Victor, a few months back I visited a dermatologist to check a spot on my neck. It didn't look like much of anything but it was basal cell skin cancer. They were able to remove all of it. If I hadn't had it checked it could have spread and been a much bigger deal. I hope you'll get it checked. Blessings, Kim M
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Date: 5/26/2021 10:26:00 AM
My wart has been with me for over forty years. If it was cancer I would long be dead. I had it examined three times and always was told it was not cancer. But I removed it because it was getting on my nerves. I removed it twice. You should check yours regularly though.
Date: 5/26/2021 8:10:00 AM
As far as it doesn't bother, it's ok to leave... You beautifully described the scene... Take care...
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Date: 5/26/2021 7:09:00 AM
You are a great storyteller Victor, despite that this was true I wish you a long healthy life, and just trust your heart this kind of warts is benign in most cases, as far as it goes peaceful and don’t bother you, there is no need to have more doctors bills. Blessings and healthy wishes
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Date: 5/26/2021 4:54:00 AM
Many can relate to your story. Go with your heart, Victor.
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Date: 5/26/2021 2:50:00 AM
stitch in time saves nine
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Date: 5/26/2021 2:12:00 AM
It good that you had the beauty spot removed, things like that should always be investigated, you’ve a wise daughter Victor… Belle
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Date: 5/26/2021 12:55:00 AM
No you should not ignore it Victor, if caught in time they can be treated and not lead to more intense treatment. Tom
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Date: 5/26/2021 12:23:00 AM
At least it doesn't hinder your sight now, Victor, the bill you had to pay as you said is just wasted money..
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Date: 5/25/2021 11:49:00 PM
Your daughter is right we do have to be careful of these things especially with exposure to the sun - the most painful part is paying the bill Victor! hugs jan xx
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