Hi,

I'm sorry you are going through this worrying time. It's good that your doctor has referred you to dermatology as they will be able to tell you if it's anything suspicious and they may need to remove it for a biopsy to ensure the diagnosis.

I don't have any personal experience of SCC, only melanoma and BCC, however I do know that SCC only has the ability to spread if it's been left for a considerably long time without removal, much longer than a malignant mole (melanoma) would take to spread. It's the second most common type of skin cancer and the vast majority of them can be successfully treated so yours will hopefully be the same. This link to the MelanomaUK charity website explains about SCC in more detail. Good luck and please let us know how you get on www.melanomauk.org.uk/.../faqs

Angie (Stage 3 mleanoma patient since 2009)

Hi,

I'm sorry you are going through this worrying time. It's good that your doctor has referred you to dermatology as they will be able to tell you if it's anything suspicious and they may need to remove it for a biopsy to ensure the diagnosis.

I don't have any personal experience of SCC, only melanoma and BCC, however I do know that SCC only has the ability to spread if it's been left for a considerably long time without removal, much longer than a malignant mole (melanoma) would take to spread. It's the second most common type of skin cancer and the vast majority of them can be successfully treated so yours will hopefully be the same. This link to the MelanomaUK charity website explains about SCC in more detail. Good luck and please let us know how you get on www.melanomauk.org.uk/.../faqs

Angie (Stage 3 mleanoma patient since 2009)

thanks for the link. what is considered a considerably long time for it to spread? i think i am getting more worried the more i google.

Hey i hope you don't mind me asking.... i was wondering if you could share your the out come to this please? Im going through something very similar myself now, and was also wondering what is a considered a long time to spread?

Ive had an urgent 2ww referral amd now im freakin out because if it is squamous cell i believe obe had it quite a few years.

Im. So worried x

Hi.

Mine actually turned out to be myofibroma so please try not to panic. Easier said than done i know. I think it really depends on how fast it grows. Mine hadnt really changed in size over a couple of years and the doctor said thats a big factor. I hope everything goes ok. 

x