Basal cell carcinoma of tip of nose

Hello this is my first post, so please bear with me.I have a BCC of tip of nose and have just finished 10 sessions of radiotherapy on nose on14/7/!7.I was totally unprepared for what followed and the various stages of radiaion burns ect.I was sent home wuth an info sheet and a number to ring for any questions and advice.I feel totally alone with this.the treatment center is another town miles away.,.It is very difficult to get an appt with my gp.feel distressed because this is highly visable on my face and attracts alot if stares when im outside.I have difficulty sleeping because cant breathe through nose..like having a perm heavy cold and frequent minor bkeeding of nose.large scab now appearing size of 10p after looking like rudolph fir a few weeks.is anyone else expieriencing same and how do you cope.? 

  • Welcome to the forum evergreen21 although I'm sorry to hear about your diagnosis and the reason you are posting.

    I know you mentioned that it's difficult for you to get an appointment with your GP so I just wanted to give your our cancer nurses telephone number in case you wanted to discuss your situation with them. They are available Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m on 0808 800 4040 which is free to call from a UK landline so do give them a call when you can as I think they will really be able to help. I have included some information we have on our website about living with skin cancer for you to have a look at as well.

    I'm sorry you're feeling rather alone and distressed by all of this at the moment but I just wanted to let you know that we will always be here for you and will do what we can to help.

    Kind regards, 

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator