Hi Helen,

I can understand your worry but I don't think your headaches and pain are due to the bcc. Basal cell are, 99% of the time, non-invasive, so don't spread internally to nodes and organs. Possibly stress and anxiety are causing muscle tension resulting in pain and headaches. However, if they continue, it won't harm seeing your GP so they can rule out any other cause.

The waiting time for BCC have always been longer than for suspected melanoma - with Covid delays I believe a referral appointment is now taking an average of 6 weeks. If you haven't heard anything by then I suggest you ring Dermatology at your local hospital and confirm you are on their waiting list. You should be able to find their number on the hospital website. 

Good luck and I hope you aren't waiting too long,

Angie (Stage 3 melanoma patient since 2009)