Hi all, I have recently being diagnosed with sebaceous carcinoma, a type of skin cancer. I had the lump removed a few weeks ago. From ultrasound to operation was really quick. My lump has been sent off to be tested for a genetic mutation, muir torre....
I found what I thought was a actinic keratosison my face last year during Covid lockdown. My Dermatologist had closed his doors for an undetermined time and I treated the bump with Flourouracil. It returned and I realized my mistake. I was fortunate that...
Hi all I found out last week that a 2cm wound on my forehead I'd had checked many times over the last 10 years by my GP, is BCC. I'd never heard of BCC. I have now! I have a date in 10 days to have it excised & probably will need a graft 2 weeks later...
I’ve recently had a squamous cell carcinoma removed from my forehead. I have been told to make sure in future I wear a high sun factor sun screen if I go out in the sun (as well as a broad brimmed hat and uv protective sunglasses). I thought at first...
Hi. I have just been diagnosed with BCC after having an excision biopsy. I received the results in a letter and it doesn't mention on the letter if I have any follow up appointment or further treatment. It just says that once BCC is removed it should...
Hi all My GP referred me to my local hospital dermatology department at the beginning of September as he suspected I may have a BCC. When I rang the NHS to get some idea of waiting time I was told "up to 63 weeks for routine dermatology appointments...
Had an appointment with my dermatology because of terrible psoriasis they found a bad mole on my back, biopsy came back positive and underneath there was a lump the size of an egg now I have a lump in. My armpit and terrible pain on my left testicle what...
Hi - so I’ve got a biopsy for suspected SCC on my foot tomorrow. Had the lump for about 2months now. Have a lot of pain in my foot as well - aching all the time. So I’m obviously assuming it’s spread. I’m in a complete mess if I’m honest. No idea how...
Thanks for accepting me to the forum, I went to the Dr's 2 years ago with a mark on my right arm, It was diagnosed as seborrhoea, keratosis, 3 months ago when on holiday, I noticed the wart bleeding and scaley and rough, So I booked to see Dr again, where...
Yesterday i recieved a letter regarding an app with dermatology. I Had a atypical mole removed on the 9th of august. I rang to see what kind of app i have on the 26th of sept to rearrange it and the receptionist said it is urgent altho its more than two...
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