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I've recently (2nd april) been confirmed as having basal cell carcinoma on my nose I've been seen by dermatology biopsies etc and now referred to plastic surgeons have appointment next week for consultation I thought I wad handling it all but last few...
About to start my 90 day diclofenac treatment for bowens disease on lower leg . Any do or don’t advice from others very welcome.
Is there anyone on here who has had skin cancer removed from their scalp? I have had a round section of BCC removed from my scalp just to the right of the crown. My question is when the dressings come off how can I cover this? I've looked on here and...
I've recently been diagnosed with a BCC on my scalp which needs to be removed. It's about 10mm x 8mm and have been told as the skin is tight it will be unlikely that they'll be able to stitch it together, it will need to heal from the bottom up leaving...
Hi everyone, I'm Bella and 2 yrs ago I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and lung cancer and had right upper lobectomy. I've now been referred via dermascope photo to dermatology who have put me on waiting list for plastics for excision and biopsy...
Hi everyone, Just I had a skin graft on my face to remove a SCC quite close to my eye , so far so good as pleased as I could be with a scar on my face. i had a follow up conversation with a doctor, I was not expecting any problems, to be told they...
Hi, I'm here as a mum whose adult son was recently diagnosed with skin cancer. He's been told it's only stage zero - but was previously worse? The stage zero and information that it was previously worse, but his immune system has made it better are all...
Hi l am waiting for surgical incision for 5 months for infiltrative cancer on the tip of my nose. Just cancelled today and Nov 24th two cancellations now recently for Monday 15 Dec feeling very stressed with no date for surgery now and wondering if l...
I’m 54 and had a very unusual fast growing lesion/nodule on my forehead. From start to finish of seeing gp and surgery was around 4 weeks. I’m in shock and still recovering post excision. I can’t believe how extensive my scar is on my forehead. Ultimately...
Hi, we booked our cruise 2 years ago (a week in Spain and France) and I tried to get insurance but couldn’t because it was too far in the future and now my husband has cancer. It’s subungual melanoma. They have tested his lymph nodes and we are waiting...
