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Hi all, my GP told me yesterday that the mark on my cheek looks like Basal cell carcinoma. It appeared 4 years ago and I’d assumed it was an age spot as I was approaching 40. I’m now really anxious and worried that it might be a rare melanoma because...
Hi, I’m new to this. My husband was diagnosed with low grade skin cancer on Wednesday. It’s a BCC, and that’s all the doctor said, and referred him to a plastic surgeon. There was no further information besides a leaflet about BCC (which I had already...
Four weeks ago I had plastic surgery to do a skin flap on my face for a BCC. It was near my nostril and an awkward area. Had stitches out 3 weeks ago and all seemed fine. However I feel the flsp area is slightly raised. Is this normal does anyone know...
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I first went to doctor a year ago. Diagnosed 7 months ago and stil waiting for appointment with plastics. The bcc has grown nearly double from last year and it hurts all the time. Is it normal for it to hurt. It’s above my brow
Hello all - I've recently been diagnosed with BCC on my scalp. I wasn't sure whether to do excision or MOHS. MOHS seems more sensible although NHS wait lists are extremely long. I've been told 1 year plus. Any recommendations on what trusts have shorter...
GP referred me as urgent skin cancer and photos were taken at the hospital ,for sore on back that is not healing. After a 4 week wait dermatology have downgraded referral to routine and I have a 36 week wait to be seen. Its a long time to worry even though...
Hi, After having a BCC removed from my forehead 3 years ago I have recently found out I have a BCC just under my right eye along with two others elsewhere on my face. I have been advised that excision will be necessary and that there is a risk of the...
Hello everyone, I have had a recent BCC diagnosis and getting the offender removed in February. I have a holiday to tenerife booked for April with friends. Wondering whether you would recommend not going on a hot holiday or if precautions are taken it...
Hi, I'm writing on behalf of my Dad. He has had a lentigo maligna tumor removed several times from his cheek. In December, the surgeon took even more skin and this time used a skin graft from his leg to compensate for the loss of skin. Dad is coming to...
