Hi all I'm minty
i was diagnosed with a basal cell carcinoma on the 3rd October and have just joined Macmillan Cancer support
as i said I've recently been diagnosed and even though i was told my cancer isn't usually life threatening nor does it normally spread to other parts of the body i can't help but think but I've still been told i have cancer as I'm sure you'd all agree still something no one wants to hear whatever the prognosis is
i was told that mohs surgery would be the best option but even though that's been suggested as the doctor who diagnosed me put it because of the fact I've been suffering with my mental health for sometime and my significant anxiety i may feel mohs surgery isn't right for me so I'm waiting for an appointment to discuss all treatment options
what isn't helping is the fact I've never had treatment or any procedure's in or at hospital before so I'm naturally worried and concerned which i suppose anyone would be
I'm trying not to think about it to much but do find myself at times thinking you've got cancer and whatever treatment is used to hopefully remove the cancer I'll still know that i would have at some point in my life have been diagnosed with and had skin cancer
I'll hopefully connect with someone on this site whom i can chat and become friends with
Hi Minty7445ad1d and a very warm welcome to our little corner of the community
I had a BCC removed from my chest a few years ago by simple surgery rather than Mohs.
It's good that your consultant is arranging to see you to discuss the various options you might have for treatment. It's natural to be scared about having any procedure but my experience with hospitals and operations over the years is that all the staff are very empathetic and will help to make it as easier process as possible.
Let us know what you decide to do
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