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Hi back in February I noticed a mole/spot getting bigger , so appointment was made with doctors, one doctor said nothing to worry about, but I asked for dermatology opinion, this was later cancelled by my doctor, no reason given, weeks later the mole...
So I had a GP appointment yesterday. In and out in about 3 minutes. Extent of conversation ‘It’s cancer. I’ll refer you to a dermatologist. You should hear within 2 weeks’. No preamble, no discussion, no other possibility offered. Too stunned to ask any...
Hi All, 7 days ago I was identified as having a BCC which is central to my spine its small but evident. With appointment for removal initially for December now moved to November and on a cancellation list. My rational brain knows that it is slow growing...
Hi there just joined this forum. I was diagnosed with a BCC in my ear. It was removed 5 weeks ago after over a year on the waiting list and I’m waiting to hear if it’s all been removed. My concern is there is swelling in the ear causing partial block...
I had mohs surgery 11 months ago to remove an infilitrative bcc on my cheek. Can anyone advise if it us ok to use tropic products ie cleansner and moisteriser or do yiu continue to use mild products like cetaphil. As i paid privately i feel i do not...
I had an scc removed wth small margin from my nose in March , would healing ok but iridge now right in middle of nose , I have received no other follow up or advice except cover up n sunscreen (which I do anyway ) on my letter it says keratacanthoma like...
I was recently diagnosed with a 2.5x3 cm scalp BCC infiltrating type and am scheduled for Mohs surgery on Friday. On Monday I was involved in a car accident and they did a full body trauma CT scan which was all clear for traumatic injuries. However, coincidentally...
Hi all I've had my investigation op for my infiltrative basal cell carcinoma right perichondrium area back on the 9th of April and I've been back to have the stitches out and I'm back on the 13th of May to see my maxillofacial surgon to get the results...
I'm due to have this NHS treatment in two weeks' time - for a superficial basal cell carcinoma on my face. Has anyone else experienced it? I will be having two lots of treatment a week apart. I haven't been given much information but I gather it can be...
My husband had a bcc on his left temple. He had it removed by excision in December and recently was given the all clear. However, this weekend we noticed a red and brown spot in the middle of the scar. We will make an appointment as soon as but in the...
