Hello and thanks for your post,

I am sorry to hear about your situation. I can understand knowing someone who has been diagnosed with a similar cancer can make you more aware of your own situation.

It sounds like you have had the opinion of both the dermatologist and the plastic surgeon and they both believe that the lesion on your hairline is a BCC (Basal Cell Carcinoma). We can't diagnose you but both of the specialsits examining you see patients with skin lesions on a daily basis and are aware of any warning signs. I am sure that if they had any concerns then they would have arranged for you to have it removed as soon as possible.

There is more information on our website about BCC which you can see here

Basal Cell carcinomas are not treated urgently as they tend to grow very slowly and very rarely spread so there is usually a wait for a few months. It may be helpful to get in touch with your dermatology clinic to see how long the wait will be. 

We have some information on skin referrals on our website here

The British Association of Dermatologists (BAD) have produced some information on BCC's which you may find helpful to read here

If you notice that it is getting any bigger or you continue to have concerns then do talk it through with your GP. 

I hope some of these links will be helpful. If you would like to talk any of this through with one of the nurses on the helpline then you are very welcome to give us a ring.

Our number is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and we are here Monday to friday 9am to 5pm.

All the best,

Catherine