UK Skin Cancer and Melanoma Patients

[Robbyg]

Over the past 15 years I have had at least ten operations on my face to remove BCC/Melenoma's.
Two years ago was my latest with the removal of the 3rd BCC from my nose. This resulted in the rebuild to the tip of the nose with a flap of skin being folded up from my cheek. Op a success and a good repair job done.
Now just 18 month later I have another, this time to the side of my nose. I saw the consultant last November, with confirmation as to a BCC, and a MOHs appointment would be sent.
Having not heard anything I contacted the hospital who said I was on the waiting list which was at least 8 months.
As the growth had doubled in size after just two months I approached my Doctor. He confirmed that it was larger and sent a letter to the Consultant regarding my concern. To date there has been no response.
I phoned the consultants secretary and was informed that there was no change and I was on the 8 month waiting list.

Does anyone have any advise as to what or if anything more that I can do. This latest BCC is much larger than my previous, so I can see another nose rebuild after surgery. What size will it be in 8 months time?

I live in Portsmouth and my Hospital is St Mary's!

Sorry that I have gone on a bit but aged nearly 70 it is rather distressing.
I was never a "sun god" but spent 27 years in the Royal Navy with many deployments to sunny cimates!

[seanty]

Hi Robby,

few people look at the chat room, you'll get more replies if you repost on the main board.