Hello Tatty2shoes

Sorry to hear you’ve had to go through surgery to your face for SCC. The scar will fade over time and you will become more used to it. Hopefully it was completely removed and that is an end to it. The important thing is that you very likely have other areas of sun damaged skin, which need protection from further UV sunlight exposure. If you don’t already do so, wear a hat whenever you are out, use sunscreen every day and long sleeved clothing. Avoid midday sun. Like you I have praise for the NHS treatment and care I am receiving for Squamous Cell Carcinoma.

Ed

Hiya and thank you for your supportive and positive reply. Yes I do use sunscreen and stay out of midday sun and have never been a sun worshipper although I can remember getting sunburn at the seaside many years ago. As you say it has has hopefully been completely removed and that is the end of it.

Sorry to hear of your own SCC, is it ok to ask you about it? I understand and respect if you would rather not discuss it though, also I m glad to hear that you are receiving good care and treatment from the NHS,

Kind regards,

Tatty

Hi again, I'm not sure if my reply got to you... I'm not very good at this at all! if it didn't get to you I'll try again tomorrow, take care

Hi Tatty2shoes

Like you Ive had sunburn many times as a child and haved worked outdoors all my life. So lots sun exposure. Ive had many SCC and BCC removed.. Im quite happy to to answer any questions you have about SCC. Im not qualified in any way so just from my personal experience.

Ed

Hello Ed

Thanks for sharing that about your own personal experience, I don't have many questions really but as you say you have had many removed does that mean they spread? and could I also ask was it a slow process? of course I ask because this is something that worries me and I don't want to doom scroll! hopefully when I go to my next appointment I'll be able to have a more detailed discussion and will come away fully informed,

Take care,

Tatty