Basal Cell Carcinoma

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Sunflower2

Karmalady,
No consultation ‘till Tues. Just the referral by the doctor who thinks it’s BCC. I presume they’ll deal with it on the day if confirmed. Thanks for the info on Cryo. I didn’t know if I would be given a choice so was keen to know how to choose. I’d rather they used which ever method gets it all.
I am keeping busy and Tues. doesn’t seem too far away.

I actually had to wait for ages once they'd confirmed it was a BCC, only if it had been something dangerous would they would done it immediately I think.

I’m just assuming they’ll deal with it on Tuesday.

Grandma29

I had one removed from my face some years ago.
It wasn’t painful, had a local anaesthetic.
A slight scar although now it’s not visible.
I’m sure it’ll all go well for you.

Thank. Fingers crossed.

A few useful items to buy on the way home, if having cryotherapy

small vaseline
paracetamol
simple soap or similar
some gauze or lint
the soft tape to hold a dressing on skin

I am going through a lot of oozing right now on days 2-3 and it is very itchy and irritating. I left it exposed for most of the day yesterday but did a very simple dressing, lint smooth side to skin, with tape on the top. I made it loose and it was very helpful last night. I felt relief in the evening as soon as I put it on. It absorbed a lot so maybe lint is best

To reach the back for vaseline, I have a long handled plastic stirrer/spoon which is doing the trick, although awkward, it works

I was happy to have the first face wash yesterday, it felt soothed afterwards and I was careful to pat dry with a smooth cloth

A sister in aus had cream and she said the pain and irritation was difficult but worth it. The irritation appears to be over a longer period with cream, chryo is done and dusted more quickly. We compared notes

I am staying quietly indoors, just pottering, while my body copes with the problem

You should get a sheet with all the blurb.

Karmalady,
Sounds like you’re doing all you can. Thanks for the list. I think staying in quietly and allowing your body to heal is a good idea.

Thanks. I didn’t get one in my appointment letter. Hope I’m not being too optimistic thinking they’ll deal with it on the day of my appointment.

Sunflower2

Thanks. I didn’t get one in my appointment letter. Hope I’m not being too optimistic thinking they’ll deal with it on the day of my appointment.

A sheet I mean.

sunflower the consultant will give you a help sheet, depends on the procedure. My sister has been especially helpful and I am passing some of her tips on

The vaseline is extremely important after cryo

We arrived at the hospital at 7 this morning but there had been a mistake with the dates. We had received no letter or email only telephone calls.
The outcome is we have to go back tomorrow. Another early start as the hospital is a good hour away.
Very frustrating but they were very apologetic. Watch this space.

Sunflower2

Alison333
I’ve been wearing spf 50 on my face winter and summer for years! Think the damage may have been done years ago!

The damage was done decades ago. Dermatologists are predicting a 'tsuami' of BSL's etc in the near future as those born in the sixties and seventies turn into 50+. This was the generation of package holidays abroad and no sun creams (indeed the opposite as they used to oil up the skin then.)

I have had three BSL's taken off my face in the past (11always by NHS), So, when I had a nasty looking white headed spot on the end omy nose four months, both GP and myself assumed it was another one. However check said it was harmless but no-one said how to get rid of it I took matters into my own hands( literally), sterlised pair off sharp scissors, and cut it off. Bled profusely for a time, kept dressings on it for 48hrs, then aired with use of antiseptic cream. It is fine now, just wait see if it re-grows!!!

Great 21st century GB, people pull their own bad teeth out, and others do their own minor surgery themselves

Franbern you and Bob Mortimer! 😂

karmalady

sunflower the consultant will give you a help sheet, depends on the procedure. My sister has been especially helpful and I am passing some of her tips on

The vaseline is extremely important after cryo

Thanks Karmalady.

Sar53

We arrived at the hospital at 7 this morning but there had been a mistake with the dates. We had received no letter or email only telephone calls.
The outcome is we have to go back tomorrow. Another early start as the hospital is a good hour away.
Very frustrating but they were very apologetic. Watch this space.

Oh that is frustrating! Hope all goes well tomorrow!

Franbern: Yes, I’m sure it was all done years ago. Thank goodness for the NHS!
Not sure I concur with self surgery though. Sounds painful! .

The deed is done. We arrived at the hospital just before 7 this morning and DH was operated on for just over two hours.
His poor head and face, very swollen, lots of stitches.
We arrived home at about 12.30 and he has gone to bed to rest. I think it will hurt once the anesthetic has worn off.
Hopefully that will be the end but never say never as one of them came back again.
He has to see his GP/Practice Nurse next Friday to see if the stitches are ready to come out.
I have put old pillow cases on the bed !!!!

After sending photos of a tiny but never healing spot on my nose I was referred to hospital. I had a biopsy that day, long wait for results. Had MOHS op for it and a skin graft from just in front of my ear. My nose never hurt but the skin graft site was sore for quite a while

Sar, I am glad it is over for dh, he has had a rough time

Sunflower don`t read this and get anxious, every procedure is different

I just had the consultation letter, the one they sent to my surgery, thanking them for asking him to see me. I never went through my surgery, I went direct. I have no idea of the protocol, would not have gone to gp first anyway, I wanted speed and speed is what I got.

Sar53

The deed is done. We arrived at the hospital just before 7 this morning and DH was operated on for just over two hours.
His poor head and face, very swollen, lots of stitches.
We arrived home at about 12.30 and he has gone to bed to rest. I think it will hurt once the anesthetic has worn off.
Hopefully that will be the end but never say never as one of them came back again.
He has to see his GP/Practice Nurse next Friday to see if the stitches are ready to come out.
I have put old pillow cases on the bed !!!!

Glad it’s done. Must be a relief. How’s he feeling today?

karmalady

Sar, I am glad it is over for dh, he has had a rough time

Sunflower don`t read this and get anxious, every procedure is different

I just had the consultation letter, the one they sent to my surgery, thanking them for asking him to see me. I never went through my surgery, I went direct. I have no idea of the protocol, would not have gone to gp first anyway, I wanted speed and speed is what I got.

Thanks. The waiting is getting frustrating!

Zeddy

After sending photos of a tiny but never healing spot on my nose I was referred to hospital. I had a biopsy that day, long wait for results. Had MOHS op for it and a skin graft from just in front of my ear. My nose never hurt but the skin graft site was sore for quite a while

Hope all is well now.

I understand the frustration sunflower

Sar I saw your post on the good morning thread. Dh is naturally very tired, his body absolutely needs rest now, to concentrate on repair. I still need rest, my nose is still actively healing, day 4 and the fluid is oozing, nicely clear but the ooze is the transport mechanism bringing the healing products to the tissues that need it. My cryo is a physical trauma and your dh has obviously had a much bigger trauma.

I cannot see me being back to normal activity for at least 7 days. Patience is needed

DH didn't have a very good night. One of the sites is bleeding a lot and he looks like he has gone ten rounds in the boxing ring. He has spoken to the Sister on the ward from yesterday and she has suggested his local nurse re dress the wound. The hospital is an hour + each way so not really an option to return.
He has an appointment with the nurse at 3.30 today.
He is in the shower at the moment with strict instructions to keep his head dry.
Hopefully he will feel better as each day goes by. Luckily he doesn't really complain about things.

Karmalady: ‘I understand the frustration sunflower’

Thanks.

Sar53

DH didn't have a very good night. One of the sites is bleeding a lot and he looks like he has gone ten rounds in the boxing ring. He has spoken to the Sister on the ward from yesterday and she has suggested his local nurse re dress the wound. The hospital is an hour + each way so not really an option to return.
He has an appointment with the nurse at 3.30 today.
He is in the shower at the moment with strict instructions to keep his head dry.
Hopefully he will feel better as each day goes by. Luckily he doesn't really complain about things.

Yes, it’s very early days. I’m sure you’ll see improvements soon. Hope today’s appointment goes well.

Just to say that I am thinking of you today sunflower