I had some skin cancer removed 7 weeks ago. I have a slight swelling next to the area. I was wondering if that was normal at this stage or whether it should have gone away by now.
In 5 days I have MOHs surgery to remove BCC from crease of my nose, and 2 days later the first of two stage reconstruction surgery. The plastic surgeon said that the lesion was substantial and I would probably need a forehead flap, and he recommended...
Hi In 2019 I was diagnosed with SCC in my perineum. Had surgery within a week, which revealed a wider spread of disease (my lymph nodes and bowel) and subsequently received radiotherapy and chemotherapy over 6 weeks. I was told when I signed the consent...
Hi - I am 14 days post surgery for a facial BCC and suddenly after months of breezing through the shock of this has hit me and I can't stop crying. I coped well until now and skin graft healing. Is this normal? I feel guilty for having this response because...
I had a BCC on the side of my nose removed by escision and primary closure 6 weeks ago. It has healed very well, although sometimes it can look red and the skin is raised at the end of the scar nearest my eye. i tried using suncream two weeks after my...
Hi there I had a BCC removed about 6 weeks ago now, skin grafted and all healed. It was in my scalp and before it was removed it was very itchy. ive noticed some itching again to the area, same kind of itching so I’m thinking it’s not all gone but...
Hi all, I had a fast growing Squamous on my nose. After the MOHS on 08-24 most of the left side of the nose and part of the cheek were gone. On 08-26 the plastic surgeon started the reconstruction of my nose. Damn, I was not prepared for the extent of...
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I had some, not all, lymph nodes removed 7 weeks ago. All was well, even had the amazing news cancer hadn't spread, but this week the breast near the scar has become very very sensitive. I've had it checked by GP, no lumps etc. Has anyone else had...
I have developed a new scab on my skin flap scar, 3 months after surgery. Is this normal or should I get it checked?
