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Lump in my eyelid, painless, losing eyelashes too??

Janty
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Lump in my eyelid, painless, losing eyelashes too??

Lumps uneven in shape and when I close my eyelid, everyone can see it !

Been to see my GP, after 3 months of having this lump He examined my eye, asked multiple questions etc... confirmed to him, it's nearly 4 months now, lump the size of a Petit Pois Pea/Garden Pea. It's painless to touch?? Lost a few eyelashes, it's affecting my sleep because it's hard trying to sleep with this lump that shouldn't be there !! DR confirmed he's referring me to a Dermatologist, Opthalmologist and also a specialist. DR said in his own words " He's sure it's cancer, more than sure, but we must wait for all the above professionals confirmation before we talk treatment, surgery etc.......

He explained it's probably BCC or SCC Also he was rather worried because my mother passed away 4 years ago due to Melanoma Cancer

I'm petrified, lost, up and down, confused and above all, married to the love of my life only four months ago and I'm not sure what to do ??

Please, any help or conversation would be appreciated.

Thank you

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    Hi Janty- so sorry to hear what you’re going through at the moment.  It’s a stressful time which I can certainly relate to.

    i, too, was told by my GP that I had a BCC (without any tests) & that he was referring me to a Dermatologist to discuss treatment,  The wait for the appointment seemed endless but when I finally saw the Consultant she looked at it through a magnifying glass & said she could tell immediately it wasn’t a BCC, that I didn’t need any further treatment & that I was discharged.  In short, sometimes I think GPS jump the gun with their diagnosis without involvement from the relevant specialists or appropriate tests.  I know it’s hard but try & wait to see the Dermatologist/expert before assuming the worst.  It sounds like you have a lovely partner to help support you through this which is a massive help.  Good luck with the tests & I hope you get an outcome that will help put your mind at rest,  Take care xx

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