Basil cell carcinoma - what do these numbers mean in my histology report? Also, BCC seems to be getting bigger since having punch hole biopsy, what should I do?

In April I had a biopsy done of a lump on my forehead and this was part of the histology report:- This biopsy shows skin with cystic space and detached cohesive lesion comprised of nests of atypical basaloid cells ( EMA- , BER EP4 + ) with focal peripheral palisading, consistent with a basal cell carcinoma of the nodular type. I got this through my care app, so not sure what the numbers mean, have you any idea please?  
I have been told they’re going to excise it, but I rang to see the waiting list…. They couldn’t tell me when I would be seen but it’s starting to get bigger since they punch hole biopsy, what should I do??
kind regards hope someone can help
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  • Hi essv28

    Im sorry to hear you have the skin cancer BCC. Once it has been removed it is highly unlikely to return. As you will have other sun damaged skin it is important to look after it. Hat suncream avoid midday sun etc. This is more important than your upcoming surgery. There are very long waits for this currently 9 months at our NHS. If you can afford to or can borrow the money consider private treatment even then there is a considerable wait. You will be OK whatever way you go..

    Ed

  • Thanks so much for your reply, tbh I am careful and now and always wear a factor 25 but I was silly when I was younger like most people that are my age, you went on holidays and sat out in the sun till you went as brown as we could…. I am a hats on person now and keep myself as safe as I can… just this waiting is doing my head in x

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  • Thanks so much for your reply, tbh I am careful and now and always wear a factor 25 but I was silly when I was younger like most people that are my age, you went on holidays and sat out in the sun till you went as brown as we could…. I am a hats on person now and keep myself as safe as I can… just this waiting is doing my head in x

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