BCC

I have been diagnosed with a BCC in June and I am awaiting surgery still. I’m getting worried it’s growing deeper into my face. It’s at the side of my nose and is becoming more itchy. The hospital say I’m a high emergency patient and on the waiting list. I understand there are probably more serious cases than myself but it’s very worrying as to when this is going to be sorted. 

  • Hello and thanks for your post

    I appreciate waiting any length of time to be treated is very stressful. Basal cell carcinomas (BCC) are the most common type of skin cancer that typically grow very slowly and rarely spreads, and are rarely serious. Treatment to remove a BCC isn't regarded as urgent and people often have to wait several months for treatment. You can read more about this by clicking here. 

    In the meantime, all I can really suggest is that discuss your concerns about your BCC getting bigger through with your GP. Hopefully, they will be able to find out from the hospital how much longer you have to wait to be seen.

    Best wishes,

    Celene