This lesson is from the Hall of History at Boys Town. It points out the problems of youth can be complex and involve a host of related issues.
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Caring for children: five main challenges for youth who come to Boys Town |
First experience for me yesterday. I had a sore removed from my face to be studied for cancer. I had a sore that would not heal of probably at least a years duration. Lidocaine works very well. They said there would be a small sting as they injected it. It was much more than a small sting. IUt really hurt. But after it started working I didn't feel a thing. Especially when they were cutting it off, I did n't feel a thing.
Labwork says Squamous Cell Carcinoma. I got the lab from the One Health lab and haven't talk to the MD yet. They did cut it off but said I may have to come back for more cutting if it was cancerous. Symptoms include an open sore which doesn't heal which describes the thing I had on my face. It was also sensitive to touch.
I also had a large tag from the back of my leg. It was also tested but no cancer in it.