basal cell carcinoma

hi have a diagnosis of basal cell carcinoma... 

very small light pink patch.. 3mm ×7mm however looked back on old photos noticed it's been there about 5 years im petrified. thought it was just a harmless skin blemish .

im petrified and can't stop thinking about the consequences of leaving it so long. and it's spread metastasis.

anyone else had one left for a long time what treatments etc did u have.

just need to speak with people in similar situations or newly diagnosed

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  • I’ve just had it diagnosed. I’d noticed the lump for about 5 months. I’m very nervous too but all I’ve read points to it being easily treated. I just want to be certain on best ways to avoid in future 

  • sorry to hear this..I think as uve only had it a few months hopefully urs will be treated easily. I heard u could get more later in other areas or can re occur. less likely the earlier caught. .I've read it's just normal sun care high factor sunscreen. stay out sun midday etc. but im sure the dermatologist will give aftercare treatments wish u all the best.. how long un til ur surgery

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  • sorry to hear this..I think as uve only had it a few months hopefully urs will be treated easily. I heard u could get more later in other areas or can re occur. less likely the earlier caught. .I've read it's just normal sun care high factor sunscreen. stay out sun midday etc. but im sure the dermatologist will give aftercare treatments wish u all the best.. how long un til ur surgery

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