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 Hazel_B and thank you for posting,

I am sorry to learn that you are struggling with anxiety; this must not be easy.

Only a doctor who can assess you and send you for any necessary tests can say what the cause of the red spots may be.

I wondered if your doctor is aware of how anxious you are and whether you have any support with this. Hopefully, you can get an appointment for your GP to assess you, and also so you can let them know how you are feeling.

In the meantime, there are tips on how to deal with anxiety on the NHS website Every Mind Matters, along with helpful information on the MIND website.

You may also find it helpful to contact Anxiety UK for support.

I hope this helps in some way.

Jemma

Hello Jemma, thank you for your kind reply. I'm anxious because I'm protecting my loved ones from knowing which leads to fear for them and their future.

I will try and get a Dr's appointment to discuss my situation with them.

Thank you again,  I appreciate my BCC's may not be life limiting but it doesn't stop the fear, unfortunately. 

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