BCC above lip and on vermillion

Hi there - so sorry to hear you have had to wait so long for your diagnosis, but good to hear that the surgery will be done soon. I haven't had experience of a BCC on the lip, but there are quite a few posts from people who've had surgery around the centre of the face who have been happy with the cosmetic results.

I know what you mean about the emotional impact of the diagnosis. Although it isn't a life threatening disease, the worry about the surgery and treatment can be very draining of your energy. I had a complete meltdown, a blubbering wreck, when I was first diagnosed. I am feeling more optimistic now. I thought my biopsy scar could be seen from the space station, but people say' is that it?!', and it's still got the lovely black stitches in it. These things are rarely as noticeable as we think. Be kind to yourself, get lots of rest and look forward to your daughter's wedding, free of the BCC.

Let us know how you get on.

Hi . What you wrote about feeling tired, and not wanting to exercise, caught my eye, because I’m normally very fit and sporty too. I’ve found, though, that I’ve not felt like going out walking or running for the last several months. It’s not the BCC in my case - I think it’s from feeling a bit anxious and down about the whole CV situation. I suspect that it may well be anxiety causing you to feel so tired, but in your case due to your anxiety about your BCC and the enormously frustrating background. I would just say that I think it’s a good idea to try to get out. I found that once I’d made the start it became quite easy to continue. I know you’ll know that exercise is good for us, psychologically as well as physically. I hope you can soon begin to feel a little stronger, get out there and remember why you normally enjoy it so much x