Skin graft

Hi Smiley girl and welcome to the skin cancer group

I 'spoke' to you the other day in New to the Community and I hope you've managed to speak to the consultant since to find out what type of skin cancer you have.

I remember when I saw the wound from the wide local excision (WLE) I had after being diagnosed with melanoma how surprised I was by the size of it. However, it quickly settled down and is now barely visible. You are still in the very early stages of recovery so I'm sure yours will also improve with time.

It's completely natural to feel scared after having a skin cancer removed. Your body has let you down in a big way and we all worry to a certain extent that it will recur.

Do keep taking on here and if there's anything you want to ask I'm sure there'll be someone with the right experience for you.

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Hi

i rang the hospital and asked for copy GO letter. It has arrived today it says squamous cell carcinoma which was completely excised and skin graft left side. Mentions SCC. I have follow up appointment in Nov 21 received today. 

Yes I need to get used to seeing the leg the dressings are due to be taken off Tuesday then advised to leave off !

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That's good that you now know what you're dealing with Smiley girl.

In case there wasn't any information about SCC (squamous cell carcinoma) attached with your letter I've attached a link to the information provided by BAD (British Association of Dermatologists) as I noticed in your profile that you said you felt you had very little information.

All the best for Tuesday and remember that no matter how bad you think it looks it will improve.

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Hi 

thanks for that information I think with Covid masks etc this process as been stressful and not much info. Do I need to leave this group you mentioned something in an earlier thread. 
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This group covers non-melanoma skin cancer, of which SCC is one, so this is the correct group for you Smiley girl. 

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Great Thanks