Hi guys thought I’d jump on here to see if I can get some help. I was diagnosed with dfsp it’s a rare kind of cancer that only effects 1 in 4million I got unlucky. I had my surgery on the 23rd of feb this yeah but I still haven’t heard and think. I...
Hi all, 1 month ago I had an SCC removed from my inner canthus which required a full thickness skin graft. Just wanting to hear from anyone who’s had a full thickness graft on the face and at what stage did the skin settle and look normal. The graft...
Hi, About 6 weeks ago I had 2 BCCs removed ; one each on each shoulder/upper chest. They’ve kind of healed ok but one is still a little red and ‘angry’ looking. GP has said it’s nothing to worry about. mum putting Vaseline on the scars after showering...
Just under 3wks ago I had a BCC removed from the Alar on my nose. A skin graft was taken from in front of my ear. Graft was stitched in place and a compression dressing stitched in place also. One week post surgery the consultant removed the compression...
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Hello everyone, I have had a recent BCC diagnosis and getting the offender removed in February. I have a holiday to tenerife booked for April with friends. Wondering whether you would recommend not going on a hot holiday or if precautions are taken it...
I just wanted to know if people that have had similar situation still go abroad for holidays, my husband would like to go but I am nervous of being in the sun, it’s hard to avoid if you are on holiday.
Hi! I had a probable BCC removed 5 days ago. Doctor said borders looked quite clear so only took 1mm margin… bit of a gamble but was happy to follow doctor’s advice. Five days later, I’m wondering if the redness and swelling I’ve got are normal. Stitches...
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Hello, I'm a week post MOHS on my face. Was very fortunate and the wound has been left to heal without stitches. It is still exuding fluid and I dress it every other day. I am a huge exercise person and going a bit stir crazy with just walking (it reminds...
