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Newbie - diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma (skin cancer)

Gela
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Hi everyone. I feel kind of odd being on here, but I was diagnosed yesterday with basal cell carcinoma (skin cancer). I know I'm lucky in comparison to some of you, in that , from what I've read, my cancer is very treatable. It was still a massive shock though. I've had/have so many illnesses, that I'm fairly sturdy now about being told bad news! But it would be lovely to have some support from you guys xxx‍

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  • Hello Gela

    I'm sorry to hear that you've recently been diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma. it's understandable that this news may have come as a shock. 

    We do have a few members who have shared their stories about a BCC diagnosis.  and  are two members who have posted recently but you can read more posts by using the forum search function at the top of the page to look for the term "bcc". 

    We have some information about BCC on our website which will hopefully give you some reassurance. If you'd like to talk things through with one of our nurses you're welcome to call them on 0808 800 4040, Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. 

    I hope that your treatment & recovery goes smoothly.

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator 

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  • Hello Gela

    I'm sorry to hear that you've recently been diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma. it's understandable that this news may have come as a shock. 

    We do have a few members who have shared their stories about a BCC diagnosis.  and  are two members who have posted recently but you can read more posts by using the forum search function at the top of the page to look for the term "bcc". 

    We have some information about BCC on our website which will hopefully give you some reassurance. If you'd like to talk things through with one of our nurses you're welcome to call them on 0808 800 4040, Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. 

    I hope that your treatment & recovery goes smoothly.

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator 

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