Infiltrating Basel cell carcinoma nose

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Hi all, recently been diagnosed with iBCC on the side of my nose at bridge, just wondering if anyone has had similar in or around this area, I’ve done a lot of research, so I’ve seen the good, the bad and the u### to prepare for whatever is nextFingers crossed Appointment to see Consultant next Friday but just sooooooo anxious waiting and opted for MOHS, I’m trying not to think about it, but I’m sure you all know, it’s not that easy all the time.

Also read iBCC can reoccur in the same spot !!! Hoping this isn’t true Fingers crossedthanks for any tips/advice.

  • Hi spotty dog.  I have had 2 basal cell cancers removed, one top of nose by my eye with skin graft and the other near my nostril with skin flap.  I had them done privately and was offered MOHS but decided to go for straight surgery as Consultant siad 96% cvhance of getting it all that way and MOHs seemed very involved.  I can understand your anxiety think we are all anxious on this site, but this has been my life line as we all understand what we are going through with these pesky things.  Mine have been removed and skin margins clear.  The scars are visible to me, but have met some friends, as on holiday at the moment, and they saw pics of how my face was, and they have all told me they wouldn't have known had I not told them.  I saw dermatologist first and his first reaction was I can't do those too awkward positions I will refer you to a plastic surgeon, which he did, and he immediately put me at ease and told me excatly what he would do. Took a biopsy of the one near my eye as it was showing inconclusive on his dermascope but it came back as bcc.  Who has told you it is definitely a bcc, as my gp wasn't sure what it was.  I don't think gp's are very good at diagnosing these.  When I first rang surgery for an appointment to see Dr, the receptionist sent me to the chemist first !!! Great eh.  Good luck, keep in touch, we are all here for you and  understand x

  • Hi Harlan, thanks for sharing your story, I had an appointment and 2 biopsies taken (2different sites) with a Specialist Nurse, results came back 3-4 weeks ago now, been referred to Belfast Trust as South Eastern Trust don’t carry out MOHS - much to my dismay as I work for SETrust.  I opted for MOHS after researching how and what they do as I don’t (hopefully) want go through it again on the same spot!

  • Hope you're doing ok. I'm currently waiting for a call for a second op as all the cancer wasn't removed first time. You shouldn't have this problem with MOHS.  MOHS surgery isn't done in my area, and though I asked to be referred further afield, the waiting list was over a year so hoping that this time it'll all be removed. I try to keep anxiety at bay by keeping busy, but it's not easy. Doesn't help to keep hearing about record waiting lists in the press! All the best to you!