I was referred by my GP for suspected basal cell carcinoma about 17 months ago, my GP sent very good photos to dermatology dept at my local nhs hospital (which is also a large teaching hospital). it should also be noted that I am at higher risk for skin cancer as I am immune compromised as I am on medication for arthritis.
It took the hospital over 10 months to see me where the consultant took one look and said it is bcc it then took another 6 weeks to have a biopsy, to then be told they would have to refer me to another hospital for mohs surgery, I have now had a video consult with the other hospital, I have been told they will do the mohs and will consulte with the eye doctors as it is near my eye. I now have periodic numbness to that side of my face and the nodular is now flat and more spread out. I have now been waiting about 18months with no date in sight for the mohs surgery.
Has anybody else had to wait this long and what was the outcome?
Hi Lky and a very warm welcome to the group which I hope you'll find is both an informative and supportive place to be.
You do seem to have been waiting a long time but I don't know if that's normal for Mohs surgery. When I had a BCC removed it was done by simple surgery so was only 4 weeks from seeing the consultant to it being removed by a plastic surgeon.
As you say you're now getting numbness to that side of your face and the BCC has changed shape, it might be worthwhile getting in touch with your consultant, via his/her secretary to tell them about this.
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