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Here we go again - 3rd facial skin cancer diagnosed in under 3 years. 1 bcc, 1 scc with skin graft, and the latest tbxc. So more surgery due next week. Each diagnostic route different. Ugh dreading it and the aftermath based on previous traumatic...
My dad had his first immunotherapy treatment yesterday, walked out perky but today woke up feeling sick, refusing food, water, tablets, really low mood and is basically wanting to give up on it all if it makes him feel this bad. How long on average does...
Hello. My name is sarah im 39 and single mother. I had my 1st BCC removed on Saturday. I wasnt informed enough. I didn't know what was going to happen. I didn't know. What I would look like. That even though its been cut out it hasnt gone. I saw the...
Hello, Ive just joined the group as I have problems with recurring BCC. Was first diagnosed with superficial BCC over 5 years ago on my temple. I have had 4 sessions of photo dynamic therapy, one treatment of immunotherapy cream and subsequently developed...
Hi all, I have a BCC on my scalp, ~2cm long right on the top of my head. I’ve finally got through the 12 month waitlist in my area and have a date for excision surgery with either a skin graft or secondary intent (leaving it open, no stitches). Unfortunately...
Hiya ive just been diagnosed with bcc on my forehead and the consultant is referring me to a plastic surgeon just wondering if anyone else has been through this and can offer any advice
Hello I am new here and am not sure if this is the right place to post or not? I am currently recovering from my second surgery of diagnosed SCC of my right hand which is my dominant hand. My surgery was 6 days ago and more complicated than my first...
Hello I've recently been diagnosed with BCC it's approximately 11mm on my shoulder, I'm 40 and think it's been there for a year to 18 months. Since my punch biopsy a month ago, it's changed significantly, which I understand can happen after a biopsy...
With a CT scan, they only scan my groin and upwards, I assume to make sure that the cancer hasn't spread to the lymph nodes but I am not sure why they don't also scan my full body and see if the cancer has all been removed from my leg. Is the CT scan...
My current diagnosis is an overlap of BCC and SCC and I have been told that I will get the results of which type it is in 6-8 weeks. I am 3 days post scalp excision with a skin graft from my thigh and I am currently very tired and having trouble sleeping...
