Hi Dawntreader I’ve just got back from my follow up appointment. The bandages are off. I was apprehensive to look at myself in the mirror but I had a lovely nurse with me who was encouraging and happy to answer any questions. Currently it looks like I…
Hi Dawntreader sorry it’s taken me so long to get back to you. I’m still trying to get my head round it all. I had a skin graft on Monday. I have an appointment next Monday where they take off the bandages to see if the graft has taken. Goodness knows…
Dawntreader just been out for lunch with my family. It was lovely but can’t get away from what’s just round the corner. It’s all feeling rather surreal the closer it gets. I’ll be in touch next week to let you know how it’s all going. I have my fingers…
Hi Dawntreader What great news to hear that the bumps on your cheek and eyebrow are just moles. It must be such a relief for you. Thankfully a piece of positive news to take away from today’s appointment.
You can get yourself prepared for the next stage…
Dawntreader it was a bit of luck really. I had my appointment with the Specialist Doctor who said I’d need surgery. He asked if I was due to go away, which I was so I said I’d be available after the 17th November. By the time I got home I’d already been…
Hi Dawntreader the dermatologist said he would look at it when I have surgery on Monday. I’m just exhausted by it all. Some days it feels manageable and other days it’s a struggle to get my head round it all. ill be thinking of you tomorrow, I hope you…
Dawntreader I’m sorry yours was misdiagnosed as eczema. I think that can be a fairly common mistake, but that doesn’t make it anymore acceptable. I’ve had about 4 mammograms with mine and as they’ve never shown any irregularities I haven’t worried about…
Hi Dawntreader I think it’s the thought of having a skin graft at the end of my nose and how it’s going to look afterwards. Also the new area of concern on the side of my nose/nostril is getting worse. I haven’t had a diagnosis on that yet but I’m pretty…
Hi Dawntreader totally understandable to be feeling fearful the closer the day gets, I feel exactly the same. I think it’s a great idea to go in with a list of questions and have them in your hand when you enter the room. You already know how easy it…
Hi Dawntreader sorry to hear you also have multiple areas of concern. I hope treatment and answers come your way soon. It’s exhausting having this hanging over you every day. I can’t wait for life to be about other things and not wake up everyday and…
Hi Dawntreader my op is on Monday 3rd November. I’ve also noticed a small area on the side of my nose that doesn’t heal properly. It’s tiny, not much bigger than a large pore. The surgeon said he will take a look when I see him on the operation day. Don…
Dawntreader How’s it going? Have you had your hospital appointment yet? I can’t work out if I’m more frightened or relieved to get closer to the surgery date. I’m eager to get the cancer removed but in no rush to have scars over my face.
Dawntreader Hi Dawn, I now have a date for surgery which will be at the beginning of November. Feeling anxious as not sure of the outcome. It all depends on how much skin they have to take away. I’ve been advised that it could be anything from being left…
