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Hi everybody. Just found this forum. I've been reading through to see if anyone has had anything similar. Not sure though. Basically, I'm hoping to get some input on excision vs Mohs. I know Mohs is better, but excision is what's offered by the public...
I had my leg amputated after a long 12 year struggle with Necrobiosis Lipodocia that turned into cancer, then in my bone and muscle. After recovery from that, a lump appeared on the top of my amputated leg, asked for biopsy and PET scan, Cancer had...
I had MOHs surgery on my nose at Guys last week. I had a nose flap. Yesterday I went back to have the pressure dressing and stitches removed. It had been a difficult and painful week as usual they were so busy and a new nurse did it. They took pics and...
I used Efudix on my face once a day for 4 weeks as directed. I used on 3 areas of skin on my face. During the treatment period my skin reacted in line with what was expected. However towards the end of the 4 weeks some other areas of skin on my face became...
Has anyone got any information or experience of using a mobile app for monitoring the growth and speed of growth of a Basal cell cancer , whilst on a surgical waiting list .Thank you
Just had 2 BCC's removed and another area biopsied and other suspect areas been prescribed Solaraze Gel for. Now having read the information leaflet i am somewhat concerned. Not to expose the areas to sunlight. Well that is a real ?????? when my work...
I had a biopsy done of a fast growing spot on my nose, which the GP thought was squamous or AK. The result came back as AK, plus a prescription for Efudix treatment once a day for a month. After three weeks of treatment there doesn't appear to be any...
Hi all I have been using Efudix cream on an area of Bowens on my leg without any issues, the next prescription I was given Flourouracil and have developed hives all over my body. Has anyone else experienced this result.
Hiya, I'm new to this forum and am waiting for excision of BCC but wanting to get prepared for skin care post op. Can I ask what moisturiser people use on scar once it's healed. Thank you.
I was diagnosed by biopsy last week. My dermatologist recommended Moh surgery ,but advised a 12 /15 month wait. Can any one tell me how I find out the waiting times for other hospitals? Or how much MOHs can cost privately and if waiting times are less...
