Mohs Surgery: Q&A
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How Fast Does Basal Cell Carcinoma Grow?
From what I have read, basal cell carcinoma (BCC) tends to be slow growing. What exactly does that mean? I am 43 years old and have a BCC located just...
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How Much Does Mohs Surgery Cost?
I have Basal Cell Carcinona (BCC) in the face (upper maxilla ), and it was removed on November 22, 2008. However, the surgeon did an incomplete...
9 doctor answers
Non-surgical Option to Remove Basal Cell Cancer?
I have a basal cell cancer on bridge of nose. I have an appointment in September for Mohs surgery. I haven't met with the doctor yet, but I do not...
9 doctor answers
What Happens to Mohs Surgery Scar when Healed by Itself?
What can I expect after Moh's surgery if I let the scar heal on its own? I was told by a plastic surgeon that I could let it heal on its own, do a...
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Waiting Too Long for Mohs Surgery?
I have just been diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma on my scalp. The best Mohs Surgery plastic surgeon in my area can't see me until October...
7 doctor answers
How to Repair Mohs Surgery Wound?
I had Mohs surgery on 8/14 to remove a basal cell cancer from my forehead. The wound is now open and covered and I'm weighing my options for repair. ...
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What Happens to a BCC Left Unremoved?
I'm sure that there are a lot of people out there with basal and squamos cell cancers out there. What really happens if they never get them removed?
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Best Way to Remove Squamous Cells on Chest?
I just received the biopsy report on 3 areas from my chest. The locations are: 1 at the top of my cleavage, 1 to the left center of my cleavage and 1...
6 doctor answers
What Should I Ask About Nodular BCC on my Ala?
I have a nodular basal cell carcinoma (BCC) on my nasal ala. It is 5mm across and primarily flat. I will be having Mohs surgery in a couple weeks to...
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How Well Do Skin Grafts Match From Inner Ear to Nose?
I will be having Mohs surgery next week, for two basal cell areas on the right side of my nose. I have fair skin that tends to be reddish on my face...
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