Hello and thanks for posting

I imagine being told you have skin cancer after being suspected of having bowel cancer can cause mixed emotions.

Squamous cell cancer ( SCC) is a type of skin cancer that can appear in areas exposed to the sun. But it can also develop in less expected places as you've experienced.

SCC is usually very treatable especially when it has not spread and it sounds from what you've written yours hasn't . The treatment is often surgery to remove the cancerous tissue. Depending on the extent of the cancer radiotherapy might be suggested afterwards to ensure all the cancer cells are gone and to reduce the chances of it coming back. We have information on skin cancer on our website that may be helpful to you.

Many people find it helpful to connect with others going through similar things. You may find that if you post on another thread or you start your own you may find you get responses from other people.

I hope this has been of some use. Give us a ring if you would like to talk things over. The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.

Kind regards,

Celene