Diagnosed today with Basal Cell Carcinoma on the nose and feeling worried.

I’ve gone and done what we would tell any friend not to do and that’s consult doctor Google. When you get a diagnosis, you want to find answers to your queries but it really hasn’t helped my nerves. I have a follow up appointment next week where the doctor will be discussing treatment. 
I feel like my worry has been split in 2. There is the C word no one wants to hear and then I’m equally worried about what treatment I will need. I know it’s incredibly vain of me but I’m worried about how I’m going to look once they’ve cut it out. You can’t hide you nose! 

  •   Hi Elizabeth, thank you for your comments and advice. I’ll be seeing the surgeon tomorrow to ask questions. My main concern is that there isn’t much skin on the nose! I’m not sure how it’s going to work? Do you mind me asking where abouts the Mohs surgery was done on your nose and did they use a skin flap?

    Thank you 

  • Lou, given the sensitive location of your bcc it’s good that you’re able to go private and avoid the dire waiting list. Good luck formulating the questions. Based on what I failed to ask on Monday, you might want to ask if the surgeon himself/herself will do the surgery, and who would do it if he/she is not available. And how many stitches it’s likely to be. Good luck xx