hi, my first post here. I have a fast growing squamous cell carcinoma on my eyebrow which has developed over about 5 weeks. Is it normal for them grow this fast?The nhs waiting list in my area is 6 to 8 weeks, maybe longer, so I’m thinking of going private...
Hello- I had two atypical moles removed in 2018 and haven’t had a skin check since 2019. I had a baby in 2020 and with covid raging, I put my own health on the back burner for awhile. I am currently pregnant again (32 weeks) and after dealing with...
Hi I had a polyp removed and was told that the centre of the polyp had skin cancer . I thought skin cancer was called meloma but the doctor says it was squamous cell carcinoma. He said the the outer skin and stalk was benign. But won’t say to me that...
A couple of years ago I noticed a strange patch of skin developing on my forehead. After it didn't go away with moisturiser and my usual spot treatment, I went to the doctors. The gent I saw said it looked fine, but prescribed a topical cream (antibacterial...
Hi Everyone, My 7 year old daughter has a history of on and off eczema so patches of dry itchy skin isn’t unusual for her She came to me maybe 2 weeks ago and said her arm was itchy so I told her to put cream on it and didn’t think anything more about...
My Dad has just been diagnosed with SCC Stage 4 which have spread to the lymph nodes in his neck. He previously had Hodgkin Lymphoma in 2010 and 2015 and has had growths sliced out of his head every 6 months since. Any signposting or information would...
Hi everyone, I hope you don't mind me posting here this afternoon, my name is Rachel and I work as part of the Community team here at Macmillan. I wanted to get in touch this afternoon to let you know about our Cancer Information Team's latest blog...
Hi I have just recently had 2nd operation to remove cancerous cells and tissues in back of my left calf. Stitches came out today 3 wks after op but still no test results back yet to say if they got it all. This is driving me mad and all I can think of...
Hi. Not sure what I am looking to achieve but just feel the need to share that I just found out I have skin cancer. Im early 40s and 2 teenage kids. I know that skin cancer has a generally positive outcome but just keep playing it over in my mind about...
Hello! I'm 26 and just been diagnosed with BCC on my forehead/hairline. I was diagnosed through the tele-dermatologist via a photo after being referred by my gp. I rang my gp who told me I had BCC and would hear from my local cancer department at...
