Hello, and thank you for posting.

I am sorry that you are concerned about new skin changes. If you have a contact number for anyone at the dermatology outpatient clinic where you were seen and reviewed, then do give them a call to make them aware. Or, as your surgery is on Monday, I am sure they will assess you when they see you see them then. If they don't, they will advise you on what you need to do next.

I hope your surgery goes well. If you want to talk any of this through with the nurses on the helpline the number is 0808 800 4040. Lines are open mon-fri, 9-5.

Sarah.

Hi Sarah.

Thank you for your reply and advice.

I will have a chat with the surgeon on Monday as the dermatology secretary told me to get another referral from my GP which will take a while.
Is it common to have both BCC and melanoma at the same time in the same area.

Trying not to worry too much but I am getting anxious.

Doesn’t help that my partner’s GP telephoned yesterday to say she thinks he has early onset dementia. 

Thanks.

Hello, and thank you for coming back to us.

I am not sure how common it is to have both a melanoma and a BCC; however, I can say that if you have had a BCC, you are at a higher risk of developing a melanoma.

It is good to write questions down, to ask your doctor when you see them. It can be overwhelming when at appointments, and questions can easily be forgotten.

Take care, and I hope Monday goes well.

Sarah.