BCC on right side of nose

Good morning hope your all well,

 I have recently been diagnosed with BCC on the right side of my nose it’s been there a few years but had it examined a year ago told it’s nothing and gave me some cream ? I went back again with it in March and the X-ray appointment came through 6 months later then was contacted within 5 days I’ve seen the dermatologist and was hoping to have it done in the one stop clinic as I had been told it would be happening. He was a wonderful doctor and told me straight away that I needed surgery and should happen in 4-6 weeks? I’ve previously had one removed from my back but this is my face and I’m cabin crew he did advise me I will need to be off work for 3-4weeks ? I always wear sun cream but guess this is from years ago …


Any tips advice would be greatly appreciated xxx

  • Welcome to the forum Amands although I'm sorry to hear you have been diagnosed with a BCC on the right side of your nose.

    We have some information about the type of surgery you may be having on our website, but if you'd like to discuss this further with one of our cancer nurses they're available on 0808 800 4040, Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m. They will do all they can to answer your questions and put your mind at ease about what's to come.

    Hopefully some of our members who have had a BCC removed will be along soon to offer their support and advice as well.

    We're thinking of you Amands and wishing you all the best with your surgery when the time comes.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

  • Thank you so much the information was helpful. Thank you