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Squamous cell carcinoma

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I haven’t had any active treatment to remove the SCC on my middle finger right hand since August 2024.  I had it confirmed after a biopsy in October 2023, I am now waiting on urgent plastic surgery to remove it, which may not be for a further 10 weeks.  The Plastic Surgery secretary told me when I phoned, they are too busy removing more serious skin cancers.  Simple question.. is this acceptable to wait this long?   

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  • Hello and thanks for your enquiry,

    Unfortunately, we are aware of delays in NHS treatment throughout the UK. Some NHS Trusts infrastructure is struggling to cope with the amount of patient referrals, and workforce shortages.

    You can enquire if your hospital may contact you at short notice if there is a patient cancellation. This can happen and can bring forward treatment dates sometimes.

    I hope that you proceed to get your planned treatment soon.

    Best wishes,

    Vanda

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  • Hello and thanks for your enquiry,

    Unfortunately, we are aware of delays in NHS treatment throughout the UK. Some NHS Trusts infrastructure is struggling to cope with the amount of patient referrals, and workforce shortages.

    You can enquire if your hospital may contact you at short notice if there is a patient cancellation. This can happen and can bring forward treatment dates sometimes.

    I hope that you proceed to get your planned treatment soon.

    Best wishes,

    Vanda

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