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It's now 9 weeks since my Mohs surgery for a BCC on my nose, 8 weeks since my forehead flap surgery and 2 weeks since my flap separation surgery. I thought I'd share my experience in case anyone about to face the same surgery would find it helpful. ...
My husband had an operation on the back of his head. He has not slept well for 6 weeks as he cannot lie on it, it removed the dressing if he moves. any ideas of sleeping positions?
Hello! I have been diagnosed with a BCC on the top of my nose. I have been referred to a dermatologist for MOHS, but he doesn’t have a plastic surgeon in his office. From what I understand, for MOHS the dermatology usually work with a plastic surgeon...
Hi all, I really hope you’re all doing well I am hoping to speak with someone in a similar situation, my mother was diagnosed 3 years ago with a rare and aggressive type of melanoma and within the past month it’s unfortunately spread even after her...
I am wondering if anyone can share their experience of how their skin recovers on the face and nose after using Tolek cream (other same treatment name is Efudix cream) for pre cancerous /bcc facial skin cancer. I have not yet started this treatment and...
I had BCC removed from my scalp about 3 weeks ago and skin graft from my thigh. I was misdiagnosed for 2 years by practice nurse and photos sent to dermatology dept. I still have nurses twice a week to change wound dressings. My problem just now is...
Hi, I am 56yo male, have been undergoing regular screening for pancreatic cancer for several years due to family deaths. All clear at last endoscopy but I had a lump form on leg quite a while ago (can't really remember if 6 or 9 months or more). It was...
Hey, last October I was diagnosed with BCC on my forehead, it’s been 13 months and I’m still waiting for MOHs, they think I’ll be offered surgery for Feb. I totally understand it’s a milder form of cancer but it’s at the point it’s hurting, I have a tingly...
1st monday of month except bank holidays. 11.15 am Cancercare charity based in Kendal La10 Mutual support New group
Hi All, Query on Margins Skin Cancer I went in for a punch biopsy that came back Mela Situ that ended up after op 1A Clearer margins were required, second op. However - I am confused why the surgery only took the thin layer off the top of my skin...
