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Hi! I had a probable BCC removed 5 days ago. Doctor said borders looked quite clear so only took 1mm margin… bit of a gamble but was happy to follow doctor’s advice. Five days later, I’m wondering if the redness and swelling I’ve got are normal. Stitches...
Recently had scans & a biopsy at ROH Birmingham as they thought I had a sarcoma on part of my shoulder blade. It’s not a sarcoma but some sort of carcinoma so they’ve referred me to Manchester. Anyone else had a similar experience? Feel like I’m in limbo...
Hi everyone This year the Online Community team have put together a quiz for everyone. There are 10 multiple choice questions. If you'd like to have a go just click here . Good luck everyone Anne
Hi all, I have recently being diagnosed with sebaceous carcinoma, a type of skin cancer. I had the lump removed a few weeks ago. From ultrasound to operation was really quick. My lump has been sent off to be tested for a genetic mutation, muir torre....
I found what I thought was a actinic keratosison my face last year during Covid lockdown. My Dermatologist had closed his doors for an undetermined time and I treated the bump with Flourouracil. It returned and I realized my mistake. I was fortunate that...
Hi there. The problem I had was tiny blisters on my forehead that I've had for a couple of years or so that seemed to get a little worse in the sun and weren't clearing up. Recently they've been getting a little more uncomfortable. I always thought it...
I have been prescribed Efudix to be used on the skin in front of my elbow once a day for six weeks for what is believed to be actinic keratosis. I wonder if anyone has first hand news about this chemotherapy cream, it’s side effects etc. I am waiting...
Hi. I’m new here. Can anyone help? I need to apply Efudix cream for 3 weeks to a small area on my nose. My reading glasses may come into contact with the area. Is it okay to keep wearing my glasses after applying so long as I avoid any contact with the...
Hi all, new here and diagnosed with BCC on face yesterday. Consultant is recommending Aldara cream for 6 weeks. Has an anyone had this treatment on their face. Also worried about how to explain to children as won’t be able to hide it.
Hi all I found out last week that a 2cm wound on my forehead I'd had checked many times over the last 10 years by my GP, is BCC. I'd never heard of BCC. I have now! I have a date in 10 days to have it excised & probably will need a graft 2 weeks later...
