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My Dad has just been diagnosed with SCC Stage 4 which have spread to the lymph nodes in his neck. He previously had Hodgkin Lymphoma in 2010 and 2015 and has had growths sliced out of his head every 6 months since. Any signposting or information would...
For a basal cell carcinoma on my nose, I have been given Mohs surgery. However the Macmillan website does not recognise the word. But as there are several doctors in my local hospital who specialise in this form of surgery, this must be something to be...
I'm really panicking ás my second op draws near. I had a bcc removed in Feb and bilobal flap repair which has healed really well and scars not too bad. Unfortunately, they didn't get it all out and I have to go back soon (hopefully) for a second op and...
I have recently sent photos of two possible bccs on my face to the doctor, who forwarded them on to the dermatology dept, these photos have been sent twice in the last couple of months, but dermatology have said they look like sun damage. I have previously...
Hi everyone, I hope you don't mind me posting here this afternoon, my name is Rachel and I work as part of the Community team here at Macmillan. I wanted to get in touch this afternoon to let you know about our Cancer Information Team's latest blog...
I had some, not all, lymph nodes removed 7 weeks ago. All was well, even had the amazing news cancer hadn't spread, but this week the breast near the scar has become very very sensitive. I've had it checked by GP, no lumps etc. Has anyone else had...
Hi I have just recently had 2nd operation to remove cancerous cells and tissues in back of my left calf. Stitches came out today 3 wks after op but still no test results back yet to say if they got it all. This is driving me mad and all I can think of...
I have developed a new scab on my skin flap scar, 3 months after surgery. Is this normal or should I get it checked?
Hi. Not sure what I am looking to achieve but just feel the need to share that I just found out I have skin cancer. Im early 40s and 2 teenage kids. I know that skin cancer has a generally positive outcome but just keep playing it over in my mind about...
Hello! I'm 26 and just been diagnosed with BCC on my forehead/hairline. I was diagnosed through the tele-dermatologist via a photo after being referred by my gp. I rang my gp who told me I had BCC and would hear from my local cancer department at...
