Skin cancer

[Northerner]

I've just been to the Dermatologist's to get a patch of skin on my chest checked out. The doctor was pretty sure it's basal cell carcinoma and I'm going back for a biopsy next week. He was very reassuring that it can be treated and won't spread, which is good news 🙂 Interestingly, my dad was diagnosed with exactly the same thing about a month ago!

 

[Pumper_Sue]

I've just been to the Dermatologist's to get a patch of skin on my chest checked out. The doctor was pretty sure it's basal cell carcinoma and I'm going back for a biopsy next week. He was very reassuring that it can be treated and won't spread, which is good news 🙂 Interestingly, my dad was diagnosed with exactly the same thing about a month ago!

Wow Alan, you and your Dad can play snap 😱
Glad you went had it checked out though and it can be easily treated.

 

[Doddy]

Dont' know what to say, so just sending you hugs xx

 

[Copepod]

Most likely needs to be cut off, either local or general anaesthetic - how / where it is cut off depends on size of lesion / location on body / how plastic surgery is organised in your area etc.

Good thing that patch was somewhere you could see it - unless there's someone we don't know about who inspects you body.... 😉

 

[Northerner]

Most likely needs to be cut off, either local or general anaesthetic - how / where it is cut off depends on size of lesion / location on body / how plastic surgery is organised in your area etc.

Good thing that patch was somewhere you could see it - unless there's someone we don't know about who inspects you body.... 😉

We did discuss surgery, but he thinks it's quite wide and would leave quite a large scar, so if diagnosis is confirmed he thinks a cream will be the most appropriate treatment (this is what my dad has opted for also).

 

[AJLang]

Oh Alan I don't know what to say. I'm really sorry to hear about the diagnosis but really pleased that he thinks it can be treated without surgery. Massive hugs xxx

 

[slipper]

Best of luck with that Northerner, it seems to be easily treated.

 

[shiv]

Hi Alan - sorry to hear this, but really glad to hear it is easy to treat. Do keep us updated.

 

[mum2westiesGill]

Hi Alan,

So sorry to hear this. Glad it's going to be easily treatable. Take care 🙂

 

[Northerner]

Thanks everyone. It's never nice to hear that word is it? I blame the heatwaves of 1975-76!🙄

 

[Pigeon]

Hi Alan, that must have been a nasty shock to get that diagnosis for you and your Dad so close together. But it is good news that it's a BCC as they are very treatable. Just wanted to throw into the mix that radiotherapy may be an option as well, it's a very effective treatment for BCC, quick and painless.

Hope you can start whatever treatment is appropriate soon. Best wishes.

 

[Northerner]

Hi Alan, that must have been a nasty shock to get that diagnosis for you and your Dad so close together. But it is good news that it's a BCC as they are very treatable. Just wanted to throw into the mix that radiotherapy may be an option as well, it's a very effective treatment for BCC, quick and painless.

Hope you can start whatever treatment is appropriate soon. Best wishes.

Thank you Pigeon, much appreciated 🙂

 

[lauraw1983]

Oh that's a bit scary but glad it can be easily treated!

 

[Twitchy]

Yikes! Sorry to hear you've got this to deal with, but well done for spotting it & being sensible enough to see the doc! B****y relieved to hear it's treatable, now just take darn good care of yourself & get it sorted & get better ok?!! You're indispensible to us all so look after yourself!!! (((((hug)))) (in case one's needed!) Twitchy xxxx

 

[robofski]

Sorry to hear this Alan, but I can say from experience, they are very easily treated! I had one behind my ear a few years ago, the wife spotted it as I don't tend to inspect behind my ear very often. For me it was a simple removal as it was small and in a discret area, I hope your treatment is as effective.

 

[cazscot]

Really sorry to hear this Alan, I hope you get your treatment soon (((hugs))) x

 

[Salinda]

Sending healing thoughts and warm wishes
Linda

 

[Nicky1970]

Hope your treatment goes well and sending hugs🙂

 

[Northerner]

Thanks again everyone for your kind wishes and encouragement. If I hadn't been diagnosed with diabetes I might never have asked my GP about it, since I previously only went to the doctor's when I broke a limb!

 

[spiritfree]

Oh Alan. You must have been so shocked. I'm glad that it can be treated without surgery. Sending big hugs.