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I was referred to dermatologist with a small red, rough lesion on my face and a larger one on my lower leg. He diagnosed both of them as actinic keratosis- grade 1 on face and grade 3, possibly Bowens on leg. Efudix was prescribed with the instructions...
Hi I've just had surgery again today to remove another BCC by my right temple. I didn't have to have a skin graft They've stretched my skin from my cheek (cheap face lift) to see the area up. They'e told me I willbhave a zig zag scar (aka Harry potter...
Hello just wondering how long people have waiting for a BCC removing, I’m now 13 weeks waiting to see plastics. I rang up at week 10 to check in system and told it could be up to 18 weeks. I have a BCC in mmm on my scalp and although they are supposed...
Hi this site has been my life line during my basal cell cancer journey. Now my husband has been diagnosed with a Cutaneous horn on his cheek. We see my Consultant a week on Friday as they can be malignant. Has anyone else had one of these and if so what...
I have had several Bcc’s and Scc’s removed and have developed Bowen’s disease. I have read about a link between the blood pressure medication containing thiazides being linked to scc’s and bcc’s and the longer you are taking the medication the higher...
Hi I have recently been diagnosed with a bcc on my right shoulder. this is due to be removed tomorrow. I have read more than anyone should ever have to read on the subject . I am aware that a bcc is the least problematic cancer (not sure how to...
Hello, It made my day finding this forum. I’m 40 years old and I was diagnosed with a BCC a little under a month ago on my forehead. Before the biopsy and confirmation the consultant said she was certain it was BCC and sat and explained the Mohs procedure...
Hello this is my first post and I'm sorry for going on but I just have to let off steam. I was diagnosed with Bowen's Disease in March 2021 following surgery to remove 3 sarcomas.. Surgery went well and I was discharged from dermatology and told to monitor...
First timer here, small white spot on shin developed very quickly and finally had my fear confirmed it was in fact SCC. saw a plastic surgeon, 2 in fact , they both spoke of full depth skin graft. Fast forward to Monday 25th July and surgery.. no skin...
Hi this is my first time on here! I had developed a freckle which turned into a mole and got bigger over 6 weeks one evening it started to bleed. I booked a doctors appointment and they referred me for photographs. it’s itchy ozzing, crusty, bleeds...
