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Letter arrived whilst we were away confirming SCC - obviously I had been hoping for BCC and - whilst I know SCC isn‘t likely to spread I am still anxious. The letter said they would arrange an appointment for a full check up which sounds scary - can anyone...
Does anyone know the difference between nodular and infiltrating BCC's.I heard the surgeon when he was asked if what mine was was nodular or infiltrating and he replied nodular.I have been on here reading everything since I am very afraid.I am dreading...
Hi everyone Haven't posted a lot recently buI do regularly read posts I've been wondering how everyone has been coping with the very hot sunny weather we've been having recently
Hi all, I'm not coping well unfortunately. Two weeks ago today I was put on the 2 week urgent referral system for cancer. I went on holiday and didnt think about it and was phoned by the hospital saying they can't fit me in until 5 and a half weeks...
Hello I have BCC on my nose.Have sen the surgeon,and he will take it off and do a graft behind my ear.I am having the surgery in 2 wks from now.I was wondering if anyone here used arnica before or after surgery to help prevent swelling and bruising...
Hello everyone. I had a basal cell carcinoma removed from my temple by excision with a flap repair. Before treatment I'm sure that the basal cell carcinoma had spread down my face as I could see red lines and strands coming from the lesion and going down...
Hi, I am new to the forum and am looking for help and ideas in how to help my husband through his treatment. He has been through a lot in the last year with a massive operation on his scalp, with muscle and skin removed from his back for the flap, in...
Good afternoon Hope everyone is doing ok. I’m not going to lie, I’m feeling very anxious as I feel my BCC has come back on my face after having MOHS surgery in October. It was very strange as I have an appointment to go to the hospital in November...
I have a recently undergone a WLE and SLNB for a malignant melanoma (Breslow Thickness 2.9mm). Results showed no evidence of melanoma in lymph nodes but I have been referred to Oncology for a discussion about immunotherapy treatment. I am looking for...
I've just been told I've got BCC - I had the shave excision on 2nd August, and I've got surgery next week to have the rest of the cells removed (it was only a tiny red lump). I'm so neurotic now, checking every freckle or mole that I have - as a fair...
