Skin cancer diagnosis worries

Hello! I'm 26 and just been diagnosed with BCC on my forehead/hairline.

I was diagnosed through the tele-dermatologist via a photo after being referred by my gp.

I rang my gp who told me I had BCC and would hear from my local cancer department at the hospital to arrange an appointment to discuss surgery. They then gave me a number to ring. 

I rang the number and they had no record of me

I have severe social anxiety and have rang my gp twice and each time either been told to ring back as the person from referalls wasn't in or couldn't get through. 

I'm absolutely terrified that something has been missed but my gp aren't helping

  • Welcome to the Cancer Chat community EmmaJayne although I'm sorry to hear you've been diagnosed with BCC.

    Not being able to get in touch with your GP to find out what's going on must be very stressful and frustrating but do keep trying as only they can tell you why the hospital doesn't have any record of you and get this sorted out for you. 

    Hopefully you will receive some support and advice from our members soon but if you would like to discuss any of this with one of our cancer nurses, they're available on 0808 800 4040, Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m. They're very friendly and supportive and will do all they can to help.

    I really hope this gets sorted out and your surgery can be scheduled soon.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator