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Hi there I’m Rose was diagnosed on may 17 this year with what I thought was going to be an ulcer, to stage 3 tumour in my oesophagus, going into the top of my stomach, pressing against the tip of my liver and diaphragm and in some lymph nodes, i think...
Hi everyone, I’m new to this forum and could really do with some advice/reassurance. Four weeks ago I had a biopsy on my nose which came back as infiltrated BCC. I’ve been referred on the NHS but I’m also looking into private appointments. The main...
My names Dee, and about 3 weeks ago. I had a bruise on my arm and in the middle of the bruise. A simple looking circle! Then the bruise goes. Then I see a raised mole! White colour. Been to local general doctor. Not sure what it's but thinks it's a mole...
I’ve been given a date for Mohs surgery, 11 months after the biopsy and 7 months from being given the diagnosis. It’s on my cheek so in a visible location. We have a big holiday booked 11 weeks after the surgery, there is no way I’m not going and now...
Hi I've been told that I've got a large micronodular bcc on my scalp, biopsy confirmed. I was referred as very urgent by my consultant dermatologist to the hospital. I have been seen by the plastic surgeon and told I will have surgery to remove it along...
I just turned 50,my skin cancer is a major problem,not life threatening yet,but only a matter of time because every time I get a bruise etc,I'm sent for a biopsy,6 in 2 years and 1 positive so far I've had my right thumb removed,I also need a double hip...
Hi everyone just need to some advice, Im 26 years old Going on 2 years ago I had a aggressive SCC cut out my nose leaving a gaping hole in the left side of my nose I'm currently booked in May 17th for a forehead flap surgery From what I can gather...
Hi Guys im somewhat embarrased and ashamed after my diagnosis and treatment for BCC three years ago I developed a complete and utter fear of uv light/sunlight to the stage were I will not leave the house,even at home blackout curtains are permanently...
I have been told that the BCC on my scalp is 2.5cm big and is mixed nodular and infiltrating. The NHS have said they are unlikely to offer Mohs and it will need to be biopsied first (8 weeks) and then wide excision (a further 3-6 months). However I have...
Hi, I had surgery to remove a BCC from my face at the end of January. I had a wide excision and skin flap and it ended up being a much bigger surgery physically and mentally than I was prepared for. Having been told for 10-15yrs that it was dry skin...
