After several attempts to remove all of an infiltrating BCG on the side of my nose, spreading onto cheek - which have included a smallish skin graft - it was agreed that I should have further surgery as not all of it had been removed according to the histology report. I therefore had the graft and more BCG removed and was given a flap, with the assurance I would only be left with a dent in my cheek and obviously some scarring which would gradually fade. Six weeks on from this surgery I now have an extremely protruding lump across my cheek to the side of my nose - much larger than the BCG which was removed. The scarring is becoming less obvious, but the lump,which I call ‘the slug’ because of its shape, shows no signs of decreasing in size and is pressing on my sinuses causing discomfort. Also my mouth is now lopsided and I dribble when I eat!
The specialist nurse says the lump is composed of fat and is unlikely to shrink by itself so will require further surgery to open up and remove the fat. I will apparently have to wait up to 6 months before this can be done to allow things to settle down. Feel very depressed as it looks awful. I know this may be perceived as vanity and there are far worse cancers, but find it hard to live with.
Has anyone else experienced this? And what was the outcome?
