Hi Lou, I’m really sorry to hear things are getting tricky, I’m glad Farmer_Ed is here to give actual ‘been there done that’ advice. All I can do is send good wishes in your direction every day, and say I’m sure things will improve, though not as fast as you’d like.
My biopsy scars are tiny tbh - I’m still putting Vaseline on daily and covering with a plaster as per the hospital instructions but they’re fine. I suspect when I have the actual surgical scars they will be bigger … people say the visible lesion is sometimes the tip of the iceberg and they have to remove a lot more skin to get at everything underneath. But I won’t borrow trouble for now! 

Ed I’ve got so much admiration for the way you’re dealing with your cancers and feel sad to think of you kind of hiding away - I picture you out shopping on a Wednesday night with hair freshly cut and looking smart, as you described, and feel sure others are actually thinking ‘who is that fine looking gentleman?’ 

You mentioned vitamin D3, is that to replace the natural D because of staying out of the sun?

Hi Dawn I dont know about 'fine looking gentleman' but thank you for your kind comment it has lifted my spirits. Yes its worthwhile taking a daily high dose 4000IU vitamin D3 tablet If you are keeping oit of the sun.  A years supply costs about £8 do check with your GP or the hospital that this is ok and will not react with any other medicine you may be taking. If you suffer with winter blues D3 can help. In the Scandinavian countries where there is little daylight in winter  everyone takes Vit D3 to help with mood.

Ed

Hi Dawntreader thank you for your good wishes. I know there are other scenarios where I could be much more worse off and I need to remind myself of that from time to time.
I’m pleased to hear your biopsy areas have caused you no problems. You can put that stage behind you now. Wishing you a wonderful Christmas. 

Thank you Ed, that’s very useful to know. I will make sure I obtain D3, not just plain vitamin D. Worth it for the mood boosting effect as well as bone health. Look after yourself and be well.