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Rachael cancer
6 years ago I was diagnosed with a BCC at the tip of my nose. At that time my doctor byexcised the BCC at he’s clinic within two weeks. The BCC returned 6 months ago my now doctor referred me to a hospital to see a nurse then to see a doctor. The doctor...
My husband needs a biopsy on his eyelid. The dermatologist (youngest and newest in the practice) is planning to do the biopsy. Because the eyelid is so thin I am wondering if a MOHS surgeon should do the biopsy. Please share your thoughts and experiences...
I was diagnosed with suspected SCC on my forehead last week and am waiting for an appointment with the plastic surgeon. It seemed to appear from nowhere and in three weeks has grown at an alarming rate and is quite uncomfortable. Does anyone have any...
In March I went to my GP with a lump on my scalp and rough skin in my eyebrow. After a quick look and reviewing my history of having 2 BCCs removed from my face and throat nearly 20 years ago he announced “that is cancer” about my scalp and “that is a...
Hi, I have a bcc on my nose. Awaiting referral to a MOHs Dr. I’ve seen some horrendous images of the flap graft which follows this procedure and am now working myself up into a state so want to investigate the possibility of having radiotherapy instead...
Hi there-first time here! GP advised me (via text!) that I may have a BCC (on my face) and that I have an urgent referral to ‘plastics’. However, apparently the waiting time for urgent referrals is 29 weeks! Is this usual? I understand it’s a slow growing...
BecauseI've recently been diagnosed with a BCC with dermatitis, im on the waiting list for PDT is this a new thing?
Looking to see what kind of treatment is for this type of CANCER
Hello everyone, this is my first time posting so apologies if I'm in the wrong place!? My problems seem very small compared to a lot of others but I'm hoping for a bit of advice please? I've been diagnosed with two Actinic Keratosis on the crown area...
