Hi, my GP thinks the lesion on my cheek is BCC and has referred me to a dermatologist. Ive had this patch of skin on my cheek for about 7 years now. A different gp told me it was eczema when it was much smaller so I thought no more about it. Its been getting steadily larger - it is now about 10mm and very very noticeable. I have been under an ENT dr for about 6 years for a sore/ulcer on the inside of my nose that doesn't heal and bleeds. He thinks its because of the immunosuppressant medication im on - I had end stage renal failure and had a transplant 2012. Im wondering if there could possibly be linked??
What will happen once I see the dermatologist? I'm quite anxious about it all with me having it such a long time with zero treatment
Hi Bella1976 and a very warm welcome to the online community
That's good news that your GP is taking this seriously and referring you to a dermatologist to find out what the patch on your cheek is. I don't have any medical knowledge, so I don't know if it could be linked to the medication you're on. Normally BCCs are caused by exposure to the sun or the use of sunbeds.
When you go to see the dermatologist they will examine the area and, if they think it needs removing, you'll probably be scheduled for surgery. This is normally done under a local anaesthetic and the area removed sent off to the pathology labs to find out what it is. If you do have this done, ask how long the results are currently taking in your area of the country to be reported back and how you'll get the results, ie face-to-face or by letter/phone call.
It's natural to be anxious, as you've had it for so long, but BCCs are usually slow growing, rarely spread and normally simple surgery is all that is required to get rid of them.
Do you have a date to see a dermatologist yet?
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