Hi I have just recently had 2nd operation to remove cancerous cells and tissues in back of my left calf. Stitches came out today 3 wks after op but still no test results back yet to say if they got it all. This is driving me mad and all I can think of .
Hi Anon85. I have had 2 basal cell cancers on my face and had them removed. If you are still worried I would go back to your gp. If you read comments on this site a lot of us say that gp's are not too good at diagnosing skin cancers. I was lucky my gp was on the ball, but a lot of people have been left with their gp saying it is nothing to worry about and then later being diagnosed with skin cancet. Trust your own instinct. Both of mine were on my face and looked completely different to each other. One was a scab that wouldn't heal and another looked like a cold sore type thing. Good luck and please feel free to ask any questions.
I've recently had a basal cell cancer removed from my face which my gp wasn't concerned about. She only referred me because I said it was changing form.
It turned out to be a basal cell. In my experience GPs dont have the knowledge if an experienced dermatologist.
If it doesn't feel right get it checked and ask for a referral
And of course your up could well be right but the only way you'll know for sure is to get the area checked by an expert. That will also give you peace of mind
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