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Lump in my eyelid, painless, losing eyelashes too??

Janty
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Been to see my GP, after 3 months of having this lump He examined my eye, asked multiple questions etc... confirmed to him, it's nearly 4 months now, lump the size of a Petit Pois Pea/Garden Pea. It's painless to touch?? Lost a few eyelashes, it's affecting my sleep because it's hard trying to sleep with this lump that shouldn't be there !! DR confirmed he's referring me to a Dermatologist, Opthalmologist and also a specialist. DR said in his own words " He's sure it's cancer, more than sure, but we must wait for all the above professionals confirmation before we talk treatment, surgery etc.......

He explained it's probably BCC or SCC  Also he was rather worried because my mother passed away 4 years ago due to Melanoma Cancer

I'm petrified, lost, up and down, confused and above all, married to the love of my life only four months ago and I'm not sure what to do ??

Please, any help or conversation would be appreciated.

Thank you 

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    Hi Janty- so sorry to hear what you’re going through at the moment, it’s a really stressful time which I can certainly relate to.

     I, too, was told by my GP that I had a BCC (without tests, just by looking at it) & that I was being referred to a Dermatologist for further tests,  The wait for the appointment seemed endless but when I finally got to see the Consultant, she looked at it through a magnifying glass & told me that just by looking she could tell it wasn’t a BCC, that I didn’t need a biopsy or any further treatment & that I was discharged! So, in short, sometimes GPS jump the gun with their diagnosis without involvement from any of the relevant specialists or appropriate tests.  I know it’s hard but try to wait for the proper diagnosis before assuming the worst.  It sounds like you have a lovely partner who I’m sure will support you through this which is a massive help,  Good luck with the tests, & I hope you get a good outcome that will help to put your mind at rest,  Take care xx

  • Hi there and thanks for the post

    I am sorry to hear about this lump you have near your eye and the worry it is causing you.

    This is understandably an anxious time for you especially as your mother died from melanoma previously that must have a been a very difficult time for you too.

    Whilst your doctor is concerned it may be cancer as they have said until you have seen the specialists and had further tests there is no way to be sure about the cause of this lump.

    Hopefully you will be seen and find out more very soon so hang in there for now.

    If it did turn out to be a type of skin cancer such as a bcc or scc these usually can be treated with good outcomes, so try not to think the worst for now.

    Keep yourself as busy as you can and your mind on other things whilst you wait. Try and look after yourself by eating a healthy and balanced diet, getting some daily exercise alongside plenty of rest and sleep. You may find it better to either sleep on your back or on the unaffected eye side to avoid putting any unnecessary pressure on that eye.

    I hope you know more soon and that everything turns out okay for you.

    Do get back in touch anytime or if you prefer give us a call on 0808 800 4040, we're here weekdays 9-5.

    Best wishes

    Naomi

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    Good evening,

    Just been to Opthalmologist & they've said exactly what the doctor said & also told me they've sent an urgent referral to the Dermatologist (Just as the GP did) & if I've not heard from Dermatologist by tomorrow to call them and nudge them along ?? 

    Does this sound normal or urgent ?? I've been to GP, Ophthalmologist & told to nudge Dermatologist on by tomorrow all within 3 days ?? It seems like everything is happening too fast just to be a concern ?? Although I'm not gunna moan because it's good in a way ? 

    My wife i feel sorry for !! She's been nothing but a rock !! But I can see the cracks appearing in her little by little 

    Losing eyelashes rapidly & my lump has no feeling !!

       

    Thank you both for your responses !! 

    I feel deflated and empty but I don't want my wife to see my empty?? But even the strongest lion crumbles ?

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