BCC on breast

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Hi Everyone

I am all new to this. I was diagnosed with a BCC on my breast in October 24. I had been going back and forward to my GP for 4 years with an unusual mark and either was dismissed, given cream or referred to the breast Clinic for Breast Cancer . Fortunately during my recent breast clinic appointment the consultant decided to do a biopsy and a week later confirmed I had a BCC . Fortunately this is wasn't breast cancer as I feared but the consultant couldn't tell me anymore as it wasn't her field of expertise. I was assured I would see a specialist within a few weeks. This was not the case. To cut a long story short, after months of little sleep and worrying I did finally manage to see a specialist and had it removed last week. I know that a BCC is a very minor cancer but my head still is all over the place due to the C word.. I have to stay off work for around 6 weeks due to where the wound is a risk of pulling the stitches. Am I over reacting or is it natural to feel this way ?

Thank you for listening.

latchbrook 3 months ago

Hi Loch2207 and a very warm welcome to the group which I hope you'll find is both an informative and supportive place to be.

I think the main thing to say is that there is no right or wrong way to react when you've been given a cancer diagnosis. We are all different and everyone's feelings are valid. You might find this great paper useful to look through as it highlights the various milestones in treatment.

Sending virtual ((hugs))

"Never regret a day in your life, good days give you happiness, bad days give you experience"

Loch2207 3 months ago in reply to latchbrook

Many thanks for your support.

Harlyn 3 months ago

Hi Loch 2207 I have had 2 basal cell skin cancers removed from my face, two years ago. Like you, I was worried, couldnt sleep, very emotional and knew it was a minor cancer, but it is still cancer. I had a fantastic plastic surgeon, so re-assuring and kind and compassionate, which helped. The scars worried me when stitches were first removed, but he told me in the fulless of time they would fade. The have faded and are hardly visible now, but I am constantly looking at my skin as once you have had a bcc, you are more likely to get more. I am 75, not a sunworshipper. never used a sun bed and very aware of using sun cream. He did say they are age related from the sun in child hood, when, in my case, we didn't know so much about sun damage. Peoples reaction is sometimes it is "only"skin cancer, yes it is but still a cancer of sorts. I am glad you have had your operation now and hopefully you will feel better soon. This site is brilliant, helped me through difficult times, and we are here for you now, should you need to express your feelings. Dont be alone in this journey. x

Loch2207 3 months ago in reply to Harlyn

Thank you so much for replying. I'm still in a but of pain and cautious of stretching for fear of bursting the stitches. Haven't been out the house in a week now but hopefully I'll feel better by the weekend. I'm sleeping a but better now but obviously still worried it will come back. X

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