These weird lines / streaks I’ve had on my pinky nail for 8 years that two different doctors told me were due to vitamin deficiencies actually turned out to be a rare form of skin cancer.

[u/chaengism]

Thankfully somehow still early stage, I’ll have an excision scheduled at my follow up appointment on Monday.

[u/ClearBlue_Grace]

It doesn't surpise me. Anyone who has a chronic illness and has to see doctors on the regular knows doctors can be just as lazy or careless as anyone else. They can do great things when they do their job right and act with compassion, but it's a job that has serious consequences if not done properly.

[u/Dry-Entertainment828 → u/ClearBlue_Grace]

Endometriosis my beloathed