Hi again Hazel

Nurse Tina sent you a lovely reply. Especially with the link for BCC information. https://www.bad.org.uk/pils/basal-cell-carcinoma/

The short of it is that BCC is very slow growing over years generally non invasive and once these shallow surface lesions are surgically removed they will cause no further problem. Hopefully this will help reduce your very real and debilitating anxiety. Ask your GP what help is available for anxiety. 

Ed

Hello Ed, I appreciate your comments. I suppose I just struggle with not having anyone to share how I'm feeling because im trying to protect my family from knowing. Im also carrying my family so sometimes, I just panic under the weight. 

One bit of good news is, after sending photos of all the new bccs I've found, the private clinic can see me in 3 weeks time. 

I appreciate you've been through this and that you are now dealing with further cancerous issues and I expect my fear seems small in comparison.

I truly hope you have all the support you need. Support is crucial to daily joy.

Hello Ed, I appreciate your comments. I suppose I just struggle with not having anyone to share how I'm feeling because im trying to protect my family from knowing. Im also carrying my family so sometimes, I just panic under the weight. 

One bit of good news is, after sending photos of all the new bccs I've found, the private clinic can see me in 3 weeks time. 

I appreciate you've been through this and that you are now dealing with further cancerous issues and I expect my fear seems small in comparison.

I truly hope you have all the support you need. Support is crucial to daily joy.

Hi Hazel

My post about BCC was just trying to calm your fears but I think I messed that up so I apologise for that. Cancer of any type is  serious and brings with it fear and anxiety which  I also suffer from so I understand a little of how you feel. It is worst in the middle of the night. I did not let my family know of my diagnosis until shortly before going for surgery. At which point I could no longer hide it. My wife was very upset that I did not confide in her, my family too. At some point you will have to tell your family and this will bring a great sense of relief plus the family support which you deserve..Hopefully the clinic will not find any new BCCs which will bring reassurance. Best wishes 

Ed

Hello Ed

Please don't worry about what you said. I do understand.  Your original message really did calm my anxiety. It was only when I took photos of what I thought were cherry spots, and zoomed in, that I realised they too had cells, so I'm afraid I panicked. I can't tell my family though, they have enough to worry about in their own lives. I live on my own so I think my imagination runs away with me. The private clinic has made an appointment for next month so im hoping they will be able to sort all of them together.  I'm also taking supplements that are supposed to be good for cancerous cells.

Thank you again Ed for all your support and encouragement.  I'm still holding on to your original message that you had basel cell 30 years ago.