Hi,

Basal Cell Carcinoma isn't invasive so it doesn't spread internally. If not removed, it can spread on the skin though and look unsightly. They tend to appear on the face, especially the forehead, as that area is exposed to the sun the most. If it is a BCC it is easily treated, either by use of a topical cream or surgical removal.

Has your GP now referred you to dermatology or have they prescribed a cream to use?

Angie (melanoma patient)

Hi Angie, 

thank you for replying and setting my mind at ease a bit.  The GP I spoke to today has now referred me to dermo but she said all dermo appointments have been suspended due to Covid, so I'm looking at an appointment possibly Spring 2021.  I didn't realise there was a topical cream, maybe I'll ask if I could try that in the meantime.

It was the mention of carcinoma today which shocked and worried me.

Thanks again and take care

Lily

My wife got what we thought was a cold sore on her top just off centre, as you do we treated it with cream, thought it'd gone, it came back treated again it shrunk then got bigger so went to Dr he said straight away it's cancer so made specialist appointment i went in with my wife, specialist said he could take it out now or have another to remove it later, wife said do it now so he got a nurse in with scalpels and things, injected her lip and cut it out and stitched it up said to get Dr 's to get stitches out in a week, she's been fine for about 15 years now and no scar either.

All that time i sat watching good job i didn't faint. 

Best wishes and don't worry. 

Billy 

My wife got what we thought was a cold sore on her top just off centre, as you do we treated it with cream, thought it'd gone, it came back treated again it shrunk then got bigger so went to Dr he said straight away it's cancer so made specialist appointment i went in with my wife, specialist said he could take it out now or have another to remove it later, wife said do it now so he got a nurse in with scalpels and things, injected her lip and cut it out and stitched it up said to get Dr 's to get stitches out in a week, she's been fine for about 15 years now and no scar either.

All that time i sat watching good job i didn't faint. 

Best wishes and don't worry. 

Billy