Hi, This is a forum I never thought I would be joining. I was diagnosed last week with a BCC on the back of my leg. Its the size of a penny and has been there for at least 2 years. As it never bothered me, I ignored it, thinking it was exema! Turns...
Hello everyone About a week ago I was told by the GP that the nodule I have on my upper eyelid in the inner canthus is basal cell carcinoma. He has referred me to an opthalmologist. I was wondering if anyone has any experience of this, and also how...
Hi ive just been diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma this week on my forehead, my family all seem to think its know big deal the way they are reacting , i know its slow growing but ive had it since 2024 but didn't realise, im scared, Do you know if...
Hello, was hoping for some advise please My GP referred me a couple of weeks ago on urgent cancer pathway . I'd gone in for something else and just mentioned a couple of skin issues I've been having - so the referral was quite a shock! Dermatology...
Hi back in February I noticed a mole/spot getting bigger , so appointment was made with doctors, one doctor said nothing to worry about, but I asked for dermatology opinion, this was later cancelled by my doctor, no reason given, weeks later the mole...
So I had a GP appointment yesterday. In and out in about 3 minutes. Extent of conversation ‘It’s cancer. I’ll refer you to a dermatologist. You should hear within 2 weeks’. No preamble, no discussion, no other possibility offered. Too stunned to ask any...
Hi All, 7 days ago I was identified as having a BCC which is central to my spine its small but evident. With appointment for removal initially for December now moved to November and on a cancellation list. My rational brain knows that it is slow growing...
Hi all I've had my investigation op for my infiltrative basal cell carcinoma right perichondrium area back on the 9th of April and I've been back to have the stitches out and I'm back on the 13th of May to see my maxillofacial surgon to get the results...
My husband had a bcc on his left temple. He had it removed by excision in December and recently was given the all clear. However, this weekend we noticed a red and brown spot in the middle of the scar. We will make an appointment as soon as but in the...
Here we go again - 3rd facial skin cancer diagnosed in under 3 years. 1 bcc, 1 scc with skin graft, and the latest tbxc. So more surgery due next week. Each diagnostic route different. Ugh dreading it and the aftermath based on previous traumatic...
