Possible squamous cell carcinoma on my arm

So just got back from Gp and referred to dermatology. Possible SCC on my lower left arm. Bit in shock. He’s not sure if it could be basal cell as I have been picking at it for months so may have damaged it. I’m so anxious right now. It’s small but what does that matter not had it long but I am concerned reading about the survival rates. Anyway feeling a bit sick so any support gratefully received. 

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  • Hello Daisy

    Not a nice thing to have on your arm. If it is a SCC or BCC it will likely be removed by surgery and completely cured. So 99.99% survival rate. The fact you have one lesion means you are likely have other sun damaged areas of skin. If UV index is 3 or more cover up protect your skin, spf50 sunscreen, hat, sunglasses. Avoid midday sun.11:00 to 15 :00. 

    Ed

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  • Hello Daisy

    Not a nice thing to have on your arm. If it is a SCC or BCC it will likely be removed by surgery and completely cured. So 99.99% survival rate. The fact you have one lesion means you are likely have other sun damaged areas of skin. If UV index is 3 or more cover up protect your skin, spf50 sunscreen, hat, sunglasses. Avoid midday sun.11:00 to 15 :00. 

    Ed

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