Mustang Club of Maryland

On Tuesday, May 27, 2014 I underwent a surgical procedure to remove a cancerous tumor from my right ear. I suspected that something wasn't right as I have had discoloration and a crusty, scabby appearance to my ear that did not respond to over the counter antibiotic ointments or even a Rx ointment.

I visited a Dermatologist where they took a small biopsy which turned out to be Squamous Cell Carcinoma or skin cancer. I was referred to a MOHS Surgeon to have the tumor removed. This four hour procedure was done on an outpatient basis in their surgical center in Towson. Once the surgeon removes the tumor it is evaluated in their lab to make sure that they got all of the cancerous growth removed. Once that was verified a Plastic Surgeon closes the wound area.

I am on a very restrictive routine until the stitches are removed on June 10th. No lifting, or any exercise, no car detailing, nothing that would cause bleeding on the wound site. No meds or supplements that might thin the blood and worst of all, no beer!

I can resume my normal routine again once the stitches are removed. I have posted this onto my Facebook Page but I just wanted to share this update with my fellow MCOM Members.

Steve
The Red Baron
MCOM Treasurer-Historian

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The Red Baron

Glad to hear you are on the road to recovery.

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“Aerodynamics is for those who cannot manufacture good engines”
- Enzo Ferrari

Steve you are in my thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery!

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James Heller
MCOM President

1967 Fastback 289, C4, Magnum 500 wheels, Long Tubes

1989 LX Notchback 5.0 supercharged SSP too much to list

2011 GT some basic bolt on goodies

Thanks guys I appreciate your concern!

I'm seeing my Dermatologist on Monday for a follow up. Right now the wound seems to be healing nicely.

Steve

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The Red Baron

As a follow up to my recent skin cancer surgery the right ear is completely healed and due to the work of the Plastic Surgeon there is hardly any scarring or any noticeable evidence that I even had the surgery.

I took their advise to the letter and restrained from any physical activities and use of meds or blood thinners that might cause bleeding until the wound completely healed. The Plastic Surgeon was delighted to see how well the wound had healed and released me from my restrictions.

So now I have been advised to use a floppy hat or a hat with a brim to cover my ears when I am in the sun. I will also have to have a complete body exam to make sure that I don't any other skin issues that could lead to skin cancer.

I can now resume my car detailing and other physical activities again.

The Red Baron
MCOM Treasurer-Historian

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The Red Baron

someone send the man a sombrero

great news that all went so well

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'07 Torch Red Convertible GT

'06 Torch Red Convertible V6(traded in)
1979 Indy Pace car I4T(retired to pasture in OK)

I found something better than a sombrero! A wide brim Mustang hat!

The Red Baron
MCOM Treasurer-Historian

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The Red Baron

Yea but now the bald guy you stole it from is gonna get burned :P

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'07 Torch Red Convertible GT

'06 Torch Red Convertible V6(traded in)
1979 Indy Pace car I4T(retired to pasture in OK)

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The Red Baron