Jeff, I'm so relieved to hear that. The best thing of course is to catch it quick. It sounds like your prognosis is excellent.
My system metabolizes local anethetics quickly - so I got a few more needles in my face than most to get the area numb.
That was like me a couple of weeks ago....I had to get a freckle on my nose biopsied and they stuck a needle in there to freeze it. It hurt like hell because the bone is right there.
I was encouraged to wear a 30 SPF sunscreen from now on - I asked if higher would be better and the doc said that above 30 it is just overkill and does little more to protect the skin anyway. I have never worn SS in my life - though light complected in the winter - I never had problem burning so just never did so. I will now however.
I wear a 45 SPF. My one girlfriend was diagnosed with skin cancer a couple of years ago and her doctor told her to wear a 60 SPF!! 30 should be fine though......just make sure you put it on all your exposed areas including your ears (as they can easily burn), the back of your neck, etc.
Best wishes,
Mary