Skin cancer merkel cell carcinoma

Hi,just to say how do l cope with Merkel cell carcinoma it’s skin cancer and was on my cheek where ever I looked it was really just in my face !Had 2 operations over 2 months 25 sessions of radio apy still having check ups But I really feel awful because everyone seems to say it’s my own fault for sitting in the sun !!! Which I’ve never done it’s really making me feel awful don’t want people to feel sad just a little understanding how I feel any one else feel like this 

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  • Hi  it’s odd isn’t it. I too have skin cancer, bcc on my nose. I’ve had to tell a few people at work that I’m not going to be around for while as I’ve got an operation on my nose to remove skin cancer. Most people have been very kind but the odd few have decided to give me ‘advice’ on how I should be wearing sun cream everyday day and did I know that I could by SPF face cream and makeup. Yes, yes I do know that and yes I do wear that and no, I’ve never been on a sunbed or purposefully sunbathed. I really shouldn’t have to explain myself to them and nor should you. I’ve decided to use my energy on myself and not worry about what others think. There is definitely a feeling of shame and guilt that is attached to a skin cancer diagnosis. I just wanted to let you know that you’re not alone. 

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  • Hi  it’s odd isn’t it. I too have skin cancer, bcc on my nose. I’ve had to tell a few people at work that I’m not going to be around for while as I’ve got an operation on my nose to remove skin cancer. Most people have been very kind but the odd few have decided to give me ‘advice’ on how I should be wearing sun cream everyday day and did I know that I could by SPF face cream and makeup. Yes, yes I do know that and yes I do wear that and no, I’ve never been on a sunbed or purposefully sunbathed. I really shouldn’t have to explain myself to them and nor should you. I’ve decided to use my energy on myself and not worry about what others think. There is definitely a feeling of shame and guilt that is attached to a skin cancer diagnosis. I just wanted to let you know that you’re not alone. 

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