skin cancer on nose

Polnan I can see you are worried but this is quite a common, usually sun damage related situation. My husband had a sizeable lump on his nose biopsied last year and it was invasive. 5 days of radiotherapy (literally a 5 minute appointment) whisked it away. A little soreness but a good cream prescribed helped with that. He does have to stay out of the sun and wears a hat. I hope yours is negative but if it is positive the treatment is bearable.

I think getting older is really scary when you've been healthy all your life. I'm in the same boat, now we have to face the thought of operations which scare me to death!

I'm having a steroid injection and nerve block injection in my foot on Friday. I've no idea if these will help or leave me in even more pain. Also having a cataract operation, not sure when. which scares me even more.

Lots of scaring going on here, but I keep telling myself it's all in my head. I think for both of us, the imagining is always going to be the worst part. I'm just thinking about other procedures I've had done and they were a walk in the park compared to the walk going on in my head (through burning bushes) ha ha.

So just remember they do this stuff all the time and if you keep calm you'll have no problem at all. Strangely enough, I do calm down when the procedure starts, it's the days before which are worse.

I know several people who have had skin lesions removed from their noses. All have recovered very well.
BTW I had cataracts in both eyes removed and replaced and it was absolutely fine. I was terrified after the first one but after that I had no fear for the second. Bring it on.

My mum had a Basel cell removed from the side of her nose andnever had any further problems

My friend had a Basal Cell removed from the side of her nose, about 10 years ago.
No recurrence or further problems.

chestnut, don't be scared of the cataract op, I've had one done and now waiting for the other to get done,,,oh has had both eyes done, you won't feel anything...

oh thank you each and everyone and praying and hoping we are all well and able.

My mum had 2 basal cells removed one each side of her chin, we were told they were the type of cancer that didn't spread, they were contained...

I had a Basal cell carcinoma on the side of my nose, close to my eye, several years ago. Had it removed at a day unit at the hospital, and they took some skin from near my ears to sew over the wound. It was pretty painless and I was able to return to work within a couple of days. Stitches all came out just over a week later.

Since then, have had two other BCC's on my face. Provided they are properly treated and removed, nothing to be concerned about.

I know. It's easy to say don't worry but one can't help worrying.

pably15

chestnut, don't be scared of the cataract op, I've had one done and now waiting for the other to get done,,,oh has had both eyes done, you won't feel anything...

Thanks for that. I think it's the thought of being poked in the eye which scares me! 😱 I'm pretty freaked out about both eyes and feet and am having both treated.

I think we just have to close our eyes and let them do their jobs. Oh hang on, I can't do that. That is what I normally do and it works at the dentist and works especially well when having an MRI scan. Just don't open your eyes during the procedure and you'll be fine polnan. What you can't see won't hurt you is my motto.

Try not to worry there are lots of positive responses here wishing you well.

what "scares" me is that I am have claustrophobia. I try very hard to cope/defeat bouts of it. like going in a lift.. at the dentist she tells me to lift my hand when I need to... I had a bad time with my first cataract removal, I told them I had this problem, and still no advise, just pushed something over my head and I lost it... I have never shared that with anyone cos I didn`t want to scare anyone else... and that is what is bothering at me. Also I am not good are "sharing" I have to cope... oh dear! LOL what a mess I am... I am telling myself when I get the result of my biopsy I will have to phone them and explain, that is painful for me. I know, silly me.. thank you all you are such an encouragement.

It is not unreasonable at all to be concerned but until you get the results of your biopsy you understandably worried. Skin cancer comes in so many different forms. My husband has had 3 so far and it depends on the outcome on what treatment will be needed I can't remember what type one was my husband had but it was simply frozen off. Took seconds the other two were Melanoma which requires more treatment but I have to say the staff in the dermatology department have been absolutely wonderful very caring and listened to any concerns.

Thank you Rosie.. but my nose on the side, where it is red.. has small breakouts of blood. pin size.. I am due the result on the biopsy any day now.

Good luck polnan. You might surprise yourself how well you'll manage. Keep us informed.

My sister had the same on her cheek removed and regular check ups no hassle. Hubby had mole removed eighteen months ago piece took out and sorted. I wish you well.

I’ve had several BCCs removed. Couple on arm and leg frozen off but one on face cut out and stitched up. I think I have another on forehead that looks a bit suspect so I need to get that checked. I don’t worry about them.

I had a basal cell carcinoma removed from the side of my nose a few years ago, apparently they're pretty harmless.
Mine was taken out under local anaesthetic and I had just a couple of stitches. Initially I could see a bit of a pull on the skin there, but it settled down very quickly and there's nothing to see now.
They did do a biopsy, just in case, but no problems.
I know quite a few people who've had them removed.

Chestnut

I think getting older is really scary when you've been healthy all your life. I'm in the same boat, now we have to face the thought of operations which scare me to death!

I'm having a steroid injection and nerve block injection in my foot on Friday. I've no idea if these will help or leave me in even more pain. Also having a cataract operation, not sure when. which scares me even more.

Lots of scaring going on here, but I keep telling myself it's all in my head. I think for both of us, the imagining is always going to be the worst part. I'm just thinking about other procedures I've had done and they were a walk in the park compared to the walk going on in my head (through burning bushes) ha ha.

So just remember they do this stuff all the time and if you keep calm you'll have no problem at all. Strangely enough, I do calm down when the procedure starts, it's the days before which are worse.

Good luck with your steroid injection CN really hope it works for you 🙏

I had a BCC (not malignant) removed from my nose a few years ago by something called MOHS surgery. I was terrified but everybody was so nice and recovery was fast. Just a tiny white line on my nose now.

I know it's not helpful to say 'try not to worry' but I really mean it. You will be in good hands and fast action will be taken if there is any cause for concern. Good luck, you are certainly not alone in this experience!

I had two basal cell carcinomas removed last year. One on my chest, and one on my nose. The surgery didn’t take long, and wasn’t painful. I had appointments twice a week for six weeks with the practice nurse to get the dressings changed on my nose. This was because more care is taken over the healing of facial wounds, for optimum results. It healed very well.

I too had MOHS surgery for a SCC on my nose in 2020. Very tiny sutures and honestly no pain. Was just very pleased to get rid of it. Good luck and take deep breaths you will be in caring hands.

There are threads on this. I posted photos that were so awful the moderators put a warning on the thread. 😂
Alison I also thought I would have to have MOHS but I didn’t, the consultant just cut off the end of my nose and took a graft from my neck.
I’m not posting to scare you polnan, I’m posting to say that if you do have to have surgery then it really isn’t so bad.
It did take a little while to heal but it’s hardly noticeable now.
It sounds as though yours isn’t very big, mine had grown quite large due to a Dr. who wouldn’t believe anything was wrong followed by a hold up on the surgery as my consultant stopped working privately because of Covid. As my Dr wouldn’t refer me I was going to pay. After that I was back in the NHS.
I did have the biopsy privately so he, at least, stopped questioning whether I was just neurotic.
I had had one before and the spot was behaving just as the first one had, I don’t think he will dismiss me if I get another one!