[AuRavelling79]

Deege comes on here giving kindly sound advice about not forgetting sunscreen.

He then tells us about lesions he's had removed.

If you are a Muppet minimising his good and sound advice then do so in your own tiny mind. Not on here.

It's akin to not wearing seatbelt muppetry of the 80's and no problem using ladders muppetry of the 2000's.

[Stoots]

Deege comes on here giving kindly sound advice about not forgetting sunscreen.

He then tells us about lesions he's had removed.

If you are a Muppet minimising his good and sound advice then do so in your own tiny mind. Not on here.

It's akin to not wearing seatbelt muppetry of the 80's and no problem using ladders muppetry of the 2000's.

Someones a miserable old git


No one is minimising his advice, its sound advice. Wearing sunscreen will reduce your risk of skin cancer of course it will, same as climbing a ladder will increase your risk of injury when cleaning  windows as you rightly point out.

But in the same token, going out on your motorbike increases your chance of an road traffic accident, are you a muppet for getting on your bike ?  Getting out of bed on a morning increases the chance i`ll fall down the stairs, its how far do you want to take it.

We all take risks everyday its an individual choice what level of risk you are willing to tolerate, why does anyone have to be a muppet, i couldnt care less what anyone else does or thinks tbh maybe if you think your opinion is gospel you are the one with the tiny mind.

[AuRavelling79]

Deege comes on here giving kindly sound advice about not forgetting sunscreen.

He then tells us about lesions he's had removed.

If you are a Muppet minimising his good and sound advice then do so in your own tiny mind. Not on here.

It's akin to not wearing seatbelt muppetry of the 80's and no problem using ladders muppetry of the 2000's.

Someones a miserable old git


No one is minimising his advice, its sound advice. Wearing sunscreen will reduce your risk of skin cancer of course it will, same as climbing a ladder will increase your risk of injury when cleaning  windows as you rightly point out.

But in the same token, going out on your motorbike increases your chance of an road traffic accident, are you a muppet for getting on your bike ?  Getting out of bed on a morning increases the chance i`ll fall down the stairs, its how far do you want to take it.

We all take risks everyday its an individual choice what level of risk you are willing to tolerate, why does anyone have to be a muppet, i couldnt care less what anyone else does or thinks tbh maybe if you think your opinion is gospel you are the one with the tiny mind.

Touched a nerve methinks.

 

Go out on your motorbike by all means. Go out without gloves, in shorts and trainers and you're a Muppet. Wear the right gear and you reduce your risks.

Not least gravel rash and joint damage.

 

[CleanClear]

I think the good news with BCC is that it is  localised and is easily treatable by being removed. Also some people are predispositioned to get it. Red heads, light skin etc.
  About January 2024 my missus went to the Docs with a recurring spot on the side of her nose . Was eventualy sent to a local Hosp dermatology clinic in April 2024 who assessed it as probable BCC, reffered out of the area to St.Helens for a biopsy in about June 2024. Biopsy was positive for BCC.  Follow up appointment confirmed it and the next steps : she would need MOHS surgery to remove it, they keep removing till its all gone and depending on how much they remove depends upon where they will take the skin graft from (if needed). All done in one OP on the same day, in and out. That sounded good so far, then the MOHS surgery was backlogged so we could expect her appointment for it as a day case in March 2025.

Prompted by this thread and speaking about it to the missus we realised we're still waiting. Rang up and she is still another three months at least of waiting. But after speaking to people about it, work colleauges etc... it seems its very common and lots of people have had it. BCC on your thigh or leg or where ever is quite quickly and easily removed leaving a small scar. Turns out my mate has a big scar on his neck too from it.

  Not so good if its on your face though. My missus doesn't sunbathe and has never missed a beat applying suncream. Her spot is getting bigger and bigger!!

[deeege]

Seems like it’s a bit of a postcode lottery with speed of having the procedures then Clear.  I also have a friend who has exactly the same as your Mrs, on her nose too, biopsy has confirmed it’s BCC and they have booked her in for MOHs surgery in 2 weeks time.

Ive gotta say the procedure I had has cleared up and healed incredible well in 4 weeks. I had 16 stitches up from my neck to my ear lobe and 4 weeks on you wouldn’t know it, apart from the skin being slightly tight.

Booked in for a consultation with the plastic surgeon to see how they proceed with the next and hopefully last procedure. Looks like they don’t have as much loose skin to play with so skin graft or flap will be needed.

[CleanClear]

Thanks Deegee. Can i ask what Hosp did you have your OP etc.. My missus had dermatology clinic at Broadgreen, then biopsy at St.Helens. As far as we know the Mohs surgery will be at St.Helens.

Think we gonna chase them up as its getting her down now. Its well over a year since the biopsy and confirmation and no sign of any operation in sight.

[deeege]

Thanks Deegee. Can i ask what Hosp did you have your OP etc.. My missus had dermatology clinic at Broadgreen, then biopsy at St.Helens. As far as we know the Mohs surgery will be at St.Helens.

Think we gonna chase them up as its getting her down now. Its well over a year since the biopsy and confirmation and no sign of any operation in sight.

Local GP - Dermotogy app was at the health centre at Runcorn shopping city - procedure was done at Warrington Wolves Stadium (there’s an outpatients dermo department there)

Appointment with plastics is at Warrington hospital and then the surgery will be at Whiston hospital.

So basically I’ve been all over. Apart from the initial diagnosis being missed by my GP, and the surgery getting postponed twice at the last minute, the treatment received has been superb so far.

[AuRavelling79]

Thanks Deegee. Can i ask what Hosp did you have your OP etc.. My missus had dermatology clinic at Broadgreen, then biopsy at St.Helens. As far as we know the Mohs surgery will be at St.Helens.

Think we gonna chase them up as its getting her down now. Its well over a year since the biopsy and confirmation and no sign of any operation in sight.

Doesn't always work but the squeaky wheel gets the oil. Politely, firmly and kindly make a nuisance of yourself.

Layout the reasons why your wife needs help.

Impact on work/mental health/pain etc.

And follow up regularly.