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BCC Scare

Tara_B
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Hi everyone.

 

As someone who suffers with health anxiety I am getting increasingly paranoid about a lesion on my lower leg that has been there for over a year and doesn't seem to heal. It is slightly raised. 

 

Could only get phone consultation with doctor but sent photos. He felt it was nothing to be concerned about but images I see online as examples of BCC make me think this is a possibility and I am stressing out.

 

Doctor said but Germolene on it. Have an appointment but until next Wednesday. 

 

Would anyone be willing to look at images of my leg. I'm so worried!

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    Hello Tara_B, 

    Just to let you know that unfortunately no one here will be able to look at the images of your leg as our terms and conditions do not allow for photos to be uploaded on the forum for the purpose of diagnosis. No one here will be in a position to give you a medical opinion but you did the right thing to send photos to your doctor who will have the expertise to comment on these pictures. It's reassuring that your doctor felt it was nothing to be concerned about and I hope that your appointment next Wednesday confirms this.

    Everything crossed for you that it turns out to be nothing of concern. 

    Best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator

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    Hello Tara_B, 

    Just to let you know that unfortunately no one here will be able to look at the images of your leg as our terms and conditions do not allow for photos to be uploaded on the forum for the purpose of diagnosis. No one here will be in a position to give you a medical opinion but you did the right thing to send photos to your doctor who will have the expertise to comment on these pictures. It's reassuring that your doctor felt it was nothing to be concerned about and I hope that your appointment next Wednesday confirms this.

    Everything crossed for you that it turns out to be nothing of concern. 

    Best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator

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