Skin cancer

[Roadrunner1954]

Hi

I am prone to depression and have just seen doctor about a spot on my neck which she said might be a basal cell Carcinoma. Has anyone experienced this. I am very worried and stressed

[tremarel]

Yes I had one removed off my chest . It’s a rodent ulcer . All fine if they take it off. Don’t worry you’ll be fine .

[Kbressler]

I have had several basal and squamous cell skin cancers removed over the years. Please see a dermatologist every few months for a check up.

[Molly4752 in reply to Kbressler]

Had it on my leg, removed what was on the surface then used a cream with chemo in it for 3 weeks on two off then 3 weeks on again. This all started in June, it is now just started closing up, it could have been worse so can’t complain.

[Kbressler in reply to Molly4752]

Thanks for responding. Keep frequent dermatology appointments this skin cancer deal is never ending. Keep in touch Molly.

[PaulLey]

I’ve had BCC and a Squamass cell removed.

Any spots or raised bumps on your body, get them checked ASAP.

[Falkenhayn]

Transplant patients are at much higher than normal risk of skin cancer, so it is important to have all suspicious lesions checked. This is especially true in sunny climates.

[manbreak]

I've had lots of them removed over the past 30+ years and it has been fine as long as you get your skin checked regularly you will be fine

[PaulLey]

I’ve had two BCCs and a Squamous cell removed. Keep checking your body, load up on the sunscreen and see a dermatologist.

[LisaSnow]

Yes prograf can increase skin cancer risk BUT they are treatable. I recommend seeing a dermotalogist for annual check up.