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I had a large BCC removed from my scalp in March - it was 5cm and required extensive reconstruction and there was a 2.5cm part left to heal by secondary intention. Infection and overgranulation cre ed 4 other patches left open. At one point I thought...
I know someone who was recently diagnosed with Melanoma. The melanoma is on the front side of the ankle about 4 to 6 inches above the foot. My friend asked the diagnosing doctor if he can wait a month to have the surgery, since he is in the process...
Diagnosed in April with a BCC on my face privately after previously being dismissed by my gp as nothing to worry about. Had for about 9 years in total but gradually grown in size. Just looking at other people’s experiences of timelines from diagnosis...
In 2018 a large lesion appeared on my calf I saw a dermatologist who diagnosed a benign Lesion called junctions naevus, and told me not to worry about it, he performed a punch biopsy to diagnose but did not remove the whole lesion. I’ve gotten used to...
Hi all, just looking for a little advice my dad has recently been diagnosed with squamous cell skin cancer and has a very large tumour growing on his stomach which also lies over a large hernia, he had a serious stroke 10 years ago which has left him...
Hi I thought I'd let everyone know that the Online Community Team have created a new thread in the Cancer Chat group to help bring members together in a place where they can chat through the night if they're having difficulty sleeping. Sleeping can...
I am 84 yrs old and 12 treatments in on a 33 treatment plan for MCC. i have a large tumor on my scalp, and numerous spots (PET scan) on lymph nodes in Rt cheek and neck. Treatment plan includes Radiation followed by immunotherapy. Surgery was rejected...
start of 2024 i noticed a something on my nose, id previously had BCC on my which i nearly lost 20 years ago..i kept a close watch on the spot on my nose and kept photo timeline...within a few months its tripled, then it started bleeding ..i went to doctors...
Hi everyone. Newbie here. I was diagnosed with AK on both cheeks of my face and have just completed a 4 week course of Edufix once daily. As is expected I have lots of scabs and have been using moisturisers like Eucerin but whatever I use leaves the scabs...
Anyone had radiotherapy on skin cancer on my cheek had 2 op to remove it but need radiotherapy on that side of my face really scared anyone help going next week to get mask then start 25 sessions all I’m getting told you’re be ok my face is quite distorted...
