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Two weeks ago I had second removal from my leg it had returned in the same spot,I find I am in a lot on the donor site have dressed it myself due to no nurse available going to see nurse tomorrow 5/10/21just wondering when pain we go not been able to...
Hi there, On Wednesday, they've confirmed that the patch on my collar bone is a bcc ( number 4! ) . When I was in there, the doctor checked under my armpit, pressing quite hard. Me being me didn't ask why she was doing that! Does anybody know why...
Hello everyone, I am a new member. I have recently developed a small lump on my lower eyelid and I've been seen by several specialists, they all have different opinion. I've been advised to have a biopsy to exclude basal cell carcinoma (BCC). In case...
Hi everyone, I'm new here. I got my results of a biopsy on my skin lesion on my scalp a couple of days ago...infact I knew the day the op was done a week ago as Dr was quite sure. In a weird way the relief was immense as I have been worrying about this...
Hi I have just started Efudix treatment for an Actinic Keratosis on my forehead. I have been using it twice a day and am on day 6. Nothing seems to be happening...no redness yet. Is this normal. When does it start showing signs of redness and irritation...
Hi, While I was on holiday I had a nodule removed from my neck. Was on the right side. It started as a small pearl with a hair in the centre. After 2,3 weeks it grow in to a dome shaped nodule with plug in the middle. Three different specialists Dr...
Hi everyone, my first time posting and I wonder if someone can help? In March 2019 I had Mohs surgery on my nose tip for a basal cell carcinoma followed by a skin graft. I am unhappy with the results, I think in fairness the cancer was more extensive...
Not being very tech minded will just retype what I posted in new to the community post. I have been treating various AK sites since last November when did an eco suit on strange patches on my hand practice nurse told me nothing to worry about but just...
hello......I am being treated for rectal cancer...but have had this small sore on my forearm for a couple of years...which started off very pale sort of silvery opaque....but since been on xelox treatment for rectal cancer......it got redder and sore...
