Hi, I was diagnosed with a suspected BCC on my inter wrist in June. It presented as a small pimple that didn’t go away. I think I first noticed it at the end of last year but thought it was a cat scratch mark. My GP said it was likely a BCC / cancerous and would refer me to dermatology, but it would likely be a long wait. She also said it was extremely low risk in terms of spread or being life threatening - even so it was a shock.
Over the past few months I have watched the small pimple grow and it is now a larger, red raised area with an obvious centre and looks a bit more ‘angry’. However low risk it is it remains unsettling to see it grow and change as it’s very visible on a daily basis. What doesn’t help is that my dermatology appointment keeps being scheduled and then cancelled a few days before my appointment. I typically get a reschedule notification an and then a cancellation notification a few hours later. I just want to be seen and have it gone and I feel I have no idea when that’s going to happen.
Over the past week I have started to become aware that it’s there through feeling. My GP said only be concerned if it bleeds or itches. I’m worried that it’s going to start itching. I’ve also read about the risk of multiple BCCs and have an appointment to have another bump checked out.
Feeling like the wait had gone from being ok to now making me worried. Is there any other active course of action I can take? Should I feel calmer than I am currently? Should I go back to my GP or consider going private?
