start of 2024 i noticed a something on my nose, id previously had BCC on my which i nearly lost 20 years ago..i kept a close watch on the spot on my nose and kept photo timeline...within a few months its tripled, then it started bleeding ..i went to doctors who got me appointment and biospy was done..yes a BCC ..i went to amersham, the cloest specialist a few weeks a go..its now the size of a finger nail and a large crater.. im having surgery may 29th..im very anxious about it.. been told i could be in for 5-6 hours due to the size of it..i also have severe heart damage and classed end of life due to other health problems..I beat cancer in 2014 after having chemo an radio every day for 6 weeks..i know have the added stress of moving from esa to UC like many other people...the not knowing etc..
Hi Georgemk welcome to the forum though I am sorry that you are having such a difficult time. I have a friend who has just had a big op at the side of her nose to remove a skin cancer..she has had a skin graft which at the start was challenging for her but has now settled and with time it is almost healed and doing very well. It's always an anxious time waiting and the time seems to go so slowly but you are almost there for the 29th which is not long now. In respect of the changes re benefits you talked about can I suggest that you give the Macmillan Line a call 0n 08088080000 and see if they can help with any issues you may encounter. Best wishes for now. Gail
thank you for the lovely reply...yes i may well give them a call..im having a telephone call today <19> to verify my identiy..im so anxious its crazy..ive already had an angina attack the last few days, as i also have heart damage and classed end of life according to 2 doctors, and the stress of the cancer op and the benefit issues are taking a toll on my health...its so unfair..
I have just been for a follow up dermatology appointment today after having a biopsy on my nose and confirmed bcc. Referral to maxillofacial in a different hospital as original don't do facial surgery and was told it's over a year wait. My anxiety is through the roof so I somewhat know how you are feeling
sorry to hear that... i was the same...nearest to is amersham..over and hour by car , and i dont travel well..mine was 6 months wait...could of been till end of year, but doctor wrote and demanded a quicker surgery....good luck...we are here to support..
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