Hi,
Hope everyone is keeping well!
I’ve just been diagnosed by a dermatologist with basal cell carcinoma on my scalp after an urgent referral by my GP 2 weeks ago. I have had a patch on my head for around 9 months that kept scabbing , then oozing and bleeding and never healed. Should have got it checked sooner but didn’t think too much of it.
I’ve been told treatment will be minor surgery and should be a straightforward procedure, which is only complicated by the fact it is on my scalp and will bleed a lot.
The dermatologist was lovely and explained everything to me, I should expect the appointment in around 6-8 weeks, I will likely have a scar and possibly a bald patch after but if that is the worst that comes from it I feel pretty lucky. However i wished I had asked, but only thought of it after I left, is it normal to have this diagnosis without a biopsy? Thank you.
