Bcc

Hey Buttons59 

A lot of people are under the impression that BCC is no big deal due to the fact that it generally doesn't spread to other body parts and isn't life threatening. However these are usually people that don't have one growing on their face! Left untreated they can become locally invasive so surgery is usually the preferred treatment, which can be quite the thing to go through depending on the size, type and location of the BCC.

I had a 9mm nodular BCC successfully removed and the defect repaired from the side of my nostril in 2022, which I'd had for a good number of years before I thought it was anything suspicious (full details of diagnosis and treatment are in my bio if you fancy a read). 

I know it's scary but your team will know what the best course of treatment will be for your particular BCC and will use the repair method that will give the best cosmetic outcome.

Hope this helps but if you have any questions at all, feel free to fire away. x

Hi I had a bcc removed from my nose a few years ago and have just had a biopsy on my neck.

I've also used creams to remove precancerous lesions.

The surgeons will probably discuss with you whether they'll use a skin graft or flap closure or whether they'll be able to close the wound without either. It will depend on the size and location.

As for people's reaction. Many of us on here have commented that ormthers treat it it as no big deal.. it is a big deal especially on your face...  and a bcc left will continue to grow and become disfigured.... and although surgeons do their best at minimising scars we are let with a scar after the surgery...  skin cancer is a big deal for those of us who are going through it... its very easy to downplay it when your not the person facing face surgery.

You'll find real support here so please ask us anything and let us know how you get on.

Ty I feel so alone , im 66 im not worried about what it look like just worried my puppy jumps and hurts me was worried id have to have a flap my skin is tight on my forehead is this good or bad for surgery 

Hi Buttons59,

I’ve had a BCC removed near the front of my head so understand your concerns. I think others often feel less worried about it but this is you and your body. Every situation is slightly different so you may need less doing than you think. Take care and hope all goes well

Ots understandable that you're worried... face surgery is a scary thing but you'll be surprised at how quickly you'll heal...  you'll be given advice on caring for your wound.

The surgeons are used to operating on tight skin and are experts at what they do... flap surgery, if that's what you have gives excellent results... 

Have you discussed this with your surgeon?

They're usually very happy to put your mind at rest.

I haven't spoken to anyone ive just been diagnosed and waiting for an appointment or phone call from hospital,  everything just takes ages and your mind races , thankyou to everyone who s replied I really appreciate it ty 

if you do need surgery then where skin is tight for example on the forehead or head, plastic surgeons can do the procedure to minimise any scarring. I too had a dog and needed to just be careful for a while that he didn’t jump up

Mines 5 month he s a nutter lol ty 

Most on here will have been in the same situation and what you are feeling is perfectly normal. Be kind to yourself.

I had a lovely surgeon and was very anxious when i saw him and asked lots of questions.

He was very patient and answered all of them and was very reassuring so please don't be afraid to ask your surgeon anything..  they're used to nervous patients.