Basal cell carcinoma

Hi to anyone going through similar issues,

back in 2020 in 2021 I had uptake in the ileum (small bowel) the issue is still ongoing as far as NET is concerned.

a few years ago I dveloped a small lump on my lower eyelid margin which I left alone but over the past few months it started to splurge upwards and sideways, I saw my GP who said it was a simple benign lump. I had my follow up appointment for my optica pathway glioma due so though another couple of months and I would mention it then. after careful examintation with slit lamp and microscope I was referred straight to an adnexal oncologist at an eye hospital in london. A week later I had my appointment, again more close up inspections and special lenses on cameras also straight into CT scan alomng with blood tests. The oncologist said high probability of BCC (malignant) as loss of eye lashes on margin. she has transferred me  because I have adrenal insufficiancy and will need supportive care for any surgery. ( The oncologist discussed Mohs procedure) I have looked at other threads talking about bcc but was wondering if anyone had one on the eyelid margin (lower lid) it looks like a pale lumpy bumpy snowman. Also peop are talking about some bcc's having roots, could someone explaine what they are. It is now over 3 weeks since I saw the oncologist and I am wondering what the average wait time is for surgery and do they always do a biopsy first. Some BBc's have links to NETS so I am in a big learning curve at the moment

thank you to anyone who can help with my questions and lots of love to you all out there with your worries.

HM xx

  • I meant to add, my c reactive protein levels are 42 and my ESR is elevated. Red blood cell mis behaving so have just had an infusion. ENT scanned my head and sinus space just before covid because I have been getting sever right sided nose bleeds so on a blood clotting medication when the bleeds happen. the sinus below the right eye is showing "disease" This is all the same side as the suspected Bcc so I am concerned about localised spread. The oncologist had a feel of the gland in my neck and and under my collar bones but didn't comment. At the moment her thoughts are Bcc caused by radiotheray for the Glioma which is currently (right optic nerve) Just getting a little anxoius about the wait to see the new team. I know these are very slow growimg tumours but I am worried that this has rammepd up

    HM

  • Hello Hassledmum

    I'm sorry to hear that you have been told you have a high likelihood of BCC. It sounds like you have a lot going on at the moment and it's understandable that you have questions and concerns. 

    I'd suggest giving our team of nurses a call when they're back in the office after the weekend and talking things through with them. I'm sure they will be happy to offer any advice and information they can along with helping you think about points you might want to raise with your Oncologist. They're available Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm on 0808 800 4040. 

    I hope that you have some answers soon. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator 

  • Thank you Jenn, I will give them a call tomorrow, It would be good to potentially get some answers and some questions for the oncology follow up on 23rd August

     

    HM