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Has anyone has this? What was your treatment. I'm booked in for Mohs surgery 28th may but worried it's growing and causing damage
Hi does any one have any info on this type of cancer or have this type i have been lead to believe it's a form of skin cancer that forms in the sweat glands .
I’d really appreciate any insights. I’ve just been diagnosed with my second BCC, and I’m feeling a bit anxious. I’m wondering if this could signal something going on with my immune system—especially since I have two first-degree relatives who’ve had breast...
I've not been diagnosed , but have been driving myself crazy joining groups for information. I originally went to my GP about a lump that had been there for around 2 years . I've now found multiple bumps on my face , one on my leg and one on my breast...
Hi. I have seen the GP and emailed photographs of a suspicious spot on my forehead to them to forward to dermatology. The GP has sent them to the ‘advice and guidance’ team (not sure exactly what this means?). Is anyone able to advise how long I should...
I'm not even sure if I am allowed to be here to be honest as I haven't yet even had a diagnosis but I am completely overwhelmed by thoughts and research relating to my appointments. I saw my gp regarding a shiny transparent mole on my face a few weeks...
In January of this year (2024) I underwent excision of an infiltrative BCC just above my ankle on the back of the leg. The lesion had grown wide and deep and required a large skin graft - about 10cm in diameter. Naturally, because of the dressings, I...
Hello, I've had a few moles out, which have all thankfully been fine, even though the last one I was told wasn't a normal mole, it turned out to be. So I feel very thankful so far. I've now got to have another dirty looking one taken out, but I'm not...
I had the first biopsy for this in June 2024 and they took a pice off and then it was realised they hadn't taken enough off . The consultant said I mow need to go for MOHS at St Thomas . My fist appointment should have been January 2025 but that got cancelled...
Hi everyone Has anyone else experienced varied levels of contact, communication and support? Having had my first follow up meeting with a dermatology doctor yesterday, it really made me think more about my skin cancer journey.... The doctor I saw...
