Hi Lisa,
I have had 3 episodes with basal cell cancer. (California, tanning was in when I was younger.) While they were not fun to have removed and it does give you a scare, basal cell is not an agressive type of cancer. I see my dermatolgist every year now and have him freeze anything that is suspicious. Try not to worry. The advice about the MOHS surgery is good if it is in an obvious place.
Now sunscreen, hats, avoiding any tanning is my lifestyle.
And for that California tan....well, I've become very good at tanning lotions! I still like to wear shorts and sleeveless tops in the summertime and not look blinding white!
Best wishes to you...it will be ok.
Lynn
