Hi,

I second Moderator Lucie in saying start chasing your Doctor first and also the Hospital where you were given your diagnosis.

It's your face and you have every right to insist on an answer as to when they expect your treatment to commence.

I was diagnosed in Somerset and on the NHS was told the wait would be at least 6 months. Probably longer! 

We are very fortunate to have Private Medical Insurance but even with that I am having to wait as my chosen plastic surgeon is in such demand.  I am scheduled to have removal of my BCC which is on my nose with a skin graft taken from in front of my ear in about 4/5 weeks time. 

I feel it is important that a plastic surgeon deals with a BCC on one's face and not just a general ENT surgeon. Hopefully a better outcome will found with a surgeon who specialises in facial surgery. 

I am 78 and still wish to present an acceptable face to the world, which I didn't feel the NHS doctor fully took on board. With age I have found it easier to be assertive regarding my wishes but I appreciate that this is not so easy for everyone. 

Please don't hesitate to ask me if you need to know anything more. 

I hope you make progress soon and wish you strength to deal with whatever lies ahead.

Xx

Hi,

I second Moderator Lucie in saying start chasing your Doctor first and also the Hospital where you were given your diagnosis.

It's your face and you have every right to insist on an answer as to when they expect your treatment to commence.

I was diagnosed in Somerset and on the NHS was told the wait would be at least 6 months. Probably longer! 

We are very fortunate to have Private Medical Insurance but even with that I am having to wait as my chosen plastic surgeon is in such demand.  I am scheduled to have removal of my BCC which is on my nose with a skin graft taken from in front of my ear in about 4/5 weeks time. 

I feel it is important that a plastic surgeon deals with a BCC on one's face and not just a general ENT surgeon. Hopefully a better outcome will found with a surgeon who specialises in facial surgery. 

I am 78 and still wish to present an acceptable face to the world, which I didn't feel the NHS doctor fully took on board. With age I have found it easier to be assertive regarding my wishes but I appreciate that this is not so easy for everyone. 

Please don't hesitate to ask me if you need to know anything more. 

I hope you make progress soon and wish you strength to deal with whatever lies ahead.

Xx