Biopsy Results have returned!

Hello everyone.
Few years ago i devoloped a skin tag on my eyelid. It never changed colour and was just a normal tag. I went to day surgery to get it removed and it was then sent away for tests.
A few weeks have passed by and today i got a letter asking me to attend an consultant appointment mid january 2021.
I phoned them in a panic and asked to speak to someone and was told that results cannot be given over the phone only by people who are granted permission. To cut a long story short i was phoned back and told that the biopsy showed i have cancer in the eyelid growth they removed and it was contained which i was told is good news. I was also told that it might be all removed now but i might need a second biopsy. I was also told not to worry about it to much.
I am 31 years old with 2 young kids and i am worried sick what to make of this phone call. Has anyone else suffered anything along these lines?

  • Hi. I also have a suspected BCC which is just under my eye. I had a minimal margin removal a few days ago. I am awaiting results also to see what further treatment may be needed. I am sorry I do not have any advice as I am just starting this 'journey' but thought I would reply as I also have a 10 year old so its worrying times x

  • Hi Coopin. Thanks for the reply.

    I am currently just out of hospital and spoke to the Nurse and Dr. 

    Was told i have the same Basel Cell Carcinoma. I asked some questions to them and asked if it was going to kill me or cause me serious problems down the line and i was told no. I was told that its one of the cancers thats easily treated but you need to be careful after its removed as it could come back.

    Also told it can go 10 to 20 years undetected and its really slow growth. All hopeful signs but need to wait till next week to see if the Dr wants to take more off my eyelid or just leave it and observe it.

     

  • Thanks for the reply.  Pleased you got seen earlier than Jan for some answers. Sounds like we are on the same timeline as my results should be here next week and will also hear about more surgery. It is reassuring to hear the prognosis is not as awful as imagined. I think my fear is as the area is so close to my eye surgery is more challenging and will involve skin grafts etc.  Best of luck to you and hope to hear from you again x

  • Just PM and we can share some stories if you like and for anyone else who is reading has similar problems please don't hesitate to give me a message so i can pass on what i have learned about this crazy thing. 
     

    surgery is not going to be fun but be brave and we can do it together

  • Thats sounds a great idea. I will be in touch after next appointment x