Hi I am new to this site so I apologise in advance if I make any mistakes!! I was also not sure where to post this as although initially I had treatment 10 years ago I am still having issues.
About 10 years ago I had a BCC removed from the side of my nose, last year used Efudex for an AK on cheek and a month ago used the cream again for a Bowens lesion on my lower leg. I was not too bad 10 years ago but am now petrified about every mole on my body/face and also any new marks etc. Recently I had a spot on my nose and convinced myself it was a BCC and then a mark appeared on my upper chest which was caused by my apron rubbing!! (don’t laugh ) and again I was dead and buried ! Anyway as you can see I am seriously anxious - I have a counselling appointment booked for next week and I was wondering if I should also pay for a private mole screening appointment as my GP (who is a dermatologist) said that they do not do this on the NHS. Has anyone had one and how often ? Because of my anxiety I am aware of the fact that I feel the need to keep checking and checking and just need some sensible advice on how to manage my skin and my anxiety. Sorry for the ramble I clearly just need someone to talk to x
I'm from kent. Near Canterbury.
It's good to cry so don't worry about that.
Glad it went well
I was born in Bromley Kent/south London but moved here in the 80s …going to buy some No7 sun cream this weekend xx
Harlyn recommended it to me. I'm really impressed with it. It doesn't make your eyes sting
It’s a pain when your eyes are watering and nose running - this happens to me slit so looking forward to trying it x
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