riley0003 commented on the post, My First Cancer Scare – Post NED 3 days, 10 hours ago

It is so frightening to see a new mole or sore after going through melanoma. I get panicky and it’s hard to be objective. I’ve had 4 biopsies on separate moles following my diagnosis, and 2 were basal cell and 2 were completely benign. I’m glad for this – but still very nervous and anxious.

Nina M replied to the topic skin cancer but no biopsy? in the forum General Discussions 5 days, 15 hours ago

@Abbygirl, we almost always hear about community members getting biopsies first. However we aren’t qualified to provide medical advice so I can’t say if this is correct or not. It sounds like there was not much discussion with you about options. Perhaps he believes radiation is the only option, but I’d encourage you to ask him further questions if…

hkscally started the topic Multiple BCC in the forum Non-melanoma 1 week, 4 days ago

Hi recently diagnosed with BCC successful excision to remove but since have two more both being removed by freezing. Just wondered, is there any sense at all around volumes once they kick in, or what the triggers are, or what would be considered an average count for 54 year old with badly damaged head from sun? Many thanks