Hello all, I am hoping someone else has had this unfortunate disease. I was told yesterday I possibly had skin cancer by my surgeon. Obviously since he is a surgeon he told me that I need to go to my PC, but he was quite upset and concerned after looking at it.

After searching on the internet, I am now scared. I go to the PC Thursday to see what is up.

Anyone have an experiece with skin cancer? And before anyone starts I know this is all my fault for being a lilly a$$ girl and getting burned too many times. I am scared more than I have ever been.

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Well that's great news. I think most Australian's would just say "blimey mate, I've got another skin cancer". It happens to almost everyone here once they get to middle age and beyond, very very common. Very very treatable and unless its missed for some reason, nearly always a good outcome.

A good portion of Aussies are fair skinned caucasions of European descent, silly weak white skin in a very harsh climate, its a recipe for trouble.

I went to the PC and she sent me to a dermatologist. They have biopsied it and I am waiting for results. They are pretty sure it is basal cell carcenomo. BUT they also said it is not life threatening and is treatable!