Basal cell carcinoma?
Before I say anything, just know I’m an over explainer to the max so enjoy the ride 🤍.
I’m greatly in need of genuine good advice, thank you.
I 20F got diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma nodular type yesterday.
Firstly I am so thankful for this diagnosis because things could have been terribly worse. My heart goes out to all of you that have experienced this. Yall are all so brave and inspiring 🤍.
I have been feeling so down but I also think I might be coming down with a stomach bug lol. Or it could just be anxiety.
Anywho.
I went and got a biopsy on this spot on my neck earlier this week, and even just simply doing the biopsy and them numbing and cutting a piece for testing was so hard for me. I don’t like doctors or anything of that sort. It took me awhile to agree to the biopsy but once I did I think I had the worst anxiety attack of my life lol. My legs were constantly shaking (and I’m talking about looked like I was seizing and I couldn’t control it.) I felt like I couldn’t breath and everything was just soo overwhelming. After the biopsy I felt really weird. My mind felt foggy and all I could do was stare at the road on the way back home. All in all my body just felt weird. But I think that was because I had such a bad anxiety attack.
This diagnosis scared the absolute shit out of me when I first heard it.
Since getting diagnosed I have done minimal research because I don’t want to freak myself out.
But I know I need to be aware of the risks and how to take care of my skin in the future.
Please anyone that has dealt with this, please tell me your stories.
I am beyond terrified of surgery. Like I said even the biopsy was terrible for me. I think the one thing that scares me about surgery is honestly the healing of the stitches.
I have over 10 tattoos, I’ve had staples from busting my head, broken a leg etc. but none of those things compares to this. I am beyond terrified and grateful at the same time but holy shit how do I make the anxiety go down?!??
They said they want me to make the appointment before 3 months. So I have time to understand what my body is actually going through. And know the risks. Anything you know about basal cell please don’t be afraid to let me know. And tips for anxiety would be amazing.
Thank you guys if you’ve gotten this far. 🤍