Skin cancer

Hi everyone 

I am a newbie on here, and just after some positive vibes, as I know everyone has there own story.

I have just had surgery for squamous cell carcinoma, I had to go private ( which added to stress), as was waiting since June, to see a dermatologist and then referred to Plastics for surgery and skin graft.  Growth was growing very fast. 

I had surgery on Tuesday, and my first nhs Plastics appointment would have been two days later. But I am still very anxious, in case it has spread and I need more surgery. 

Any words of encouragement please would be welcome. 

Also, never used sun beds. holidays abroad, once a year. 

Thank you.

  • Thanks Kipper, 

    I appreciate your support. Your consultant sounds great, the way she chased the nhs for you, and you’re now back in the nhs path if more work is needed. I hope those two weeks til the biopsy results go quickly for you with good news at the end.

    I’ve got my plastics appointment on Wednesday so I’ll try to find out more about what happens next. Will make a list and take it in my hand so I don’t get rattled and leave it in my bag.