With bcc and keratosis, I guess you've been out in the sun too long.

How long you'll have to wait is difficult to say, given these unusual times, plus it may vary from area to area.

The important thing to know about basal cell carcinoma (bcc or "rodent ulcer") is that whilst it is cancer, it almost never an emergency that requires urgent treatment.  It is incredibly rare for it to start to spread, so quite possibly it will be put lower down the list for treatment.

I think the best thing is to phone the consultant's secretary and ask whether they have a date in mind for your operation.  If it's too long, you could contact your GP to see if you could be referred to a hospital with a shorter wait.  I don't know if any hospitals do this privately - it may be an option if you have the money.

Thanks for responding. I've not been silly in the sun for years but when I was younger I was stupid paying for it now

I'll wait a few weeks and see if I hear anything, if not I'll chase them up like you say. :-)