Diagnosed yesterday

Hi guys. I know it’s late but I saw a Dermatologist yesterday after a referral from my GP and he confirmed I had a basal cell cancer on the front tip of my nose.
I knew that would be the diagnosis and was very calm and matter of fact in the room as was the consultant.
He just stated it was nothing to worry about and that he would refer me
To plastic surgeon who would cut the affected area of cancer out and then do a skin graft over that area.

I drove home and it suddenly hit me and I thought “oh my god I’ve just been told I have skin cancer”.

I suppose I just need a little of support from people on here that understand how I may be feeling.

I told my close friends and family and they all just said “oh it’s fine. It’s not serious and will just be cut off”.

I know it’s not that serious but I just don’t know what to feel. I’m
Now making light of it because everyone else is and I also know I’ll be fine but I’m still sat here knowing and thinking “I’ve got cancer on my nose”.

Please don’t think I’m trying to catastrophise my diagnosis as I know I’m lucky in that it’s not life threatening but I feel a little bit unsupported, almost like I told my friends and family that I needed a tooth removed!!! Does that make sense?

Having to waiting for weeks or months knowing you have a cancer growth that needs removing is really scary.

Has anyone else been in this position? Did you feel scared, worried and felt people made light of it?

Also has anyone has this and had surgery to remove it and a skin graft? Would really value people sharing their experiences and thought with me.

Sorry for rambling on and thank you so much if you’ve read it all

Love Bairb xx