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BCC skin cancer

HarryHotspur
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Hi there and thanks for taking my question. I have been told I have a suspected BCC skin cancer and it will be around 6 months before I am seen by a specialist. The cancer is around 8mm and I wondered if this is a dangerous period of time to wait. I might be able to access private healthcare but would prefer not to. Thank you.

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  • Hi Harry

    If you can access private healthcare and get you treatment sooner do it. It will be money well spent, even though BCC are slow growing 6 months can make a lot of difference to the size of scar you will be left with. Meanwhile protect your skin against further occurrences by using SPF 50 suncream on exposed skin, stay out of strong sunshine, wear a hat.

    Ed

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  • Hi Harry

    If you can access private healthcare and get you treatment sooner do it. It will be money well spent, even though BCC are slow growing 6 months can make a lot of difference to the size of scar you will be left with. Meanwhile protect your skin against further occurrences by using SPF 50 suncream on exposed skin, stay out of strong sunshine, wear a hat.

    Ed

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