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by in New? Start here!
February
February
So early January my doctor took a biopsy of a growth on my face. Turns out it is an invasive Squarma cell cancer. He then referred me to the local hospital to have it cut out hopefully within 2 weeks. Well it is now middle of February and I have not heard from the hospital, not even for an appointment date. Meanwhile I have taken 2 courses of antibiotics. Naturally I am somewhat anxious. I am walking around with a patch covering the crater on my face. So what now ? ... View more

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by in I've just been diagnosed
January
January
Recently diagnosed with skin cancer. I have a largish hole in my face where it has grown inwards. My doctor says it will require surgery to remove the cancer under general anaesthetic. Already been over a week waiting to hear from the hospital. Getting a bit anxious. Meanwhile the GP has me putting treatment cream on other sun spots on my face. Now I am blotchy all over my face. Grrrrrr. ... View more
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