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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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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BCC on Side of Nose - Mohs or Laser Removal?

I have a BCC in the left side of the base of my nose.I m 33yo, my mother just removed the same BCC on the same place, with Mohs surgery. Results are...

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Going on a Holiday After Mohs Surgery?

I have a suspected BCC on my eyelid which was wrongly diagnosed as a recurrent infection. It bleeds occasionally. I am seeing a specialist in three...

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Should I Request a Plastic Surgeon for Mohs Reconstruction?

My Mohs Surgeon does his own reconstruction. Should I request a plastic surgeon? I have Basel Cell Carcinoma between my eye and my nose, and I have...

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Scar Treatment Ointment Used Post-Mohs Surgery?

And when should you begin?

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Mohs Surgery for Skin Cancer

My research on the web keeps leading me to the conclusion that mohs surgery is the best technique for treating skin cancer on the nose. Is this true?...

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Can Mohs Surgery Wait a Month After Diagnosis?

If my recent biopsy of a very tiny, pimple-like thing on my cheek is basil cell cancer, can I wait 4-5 weeks after the diagnosis for Mohs surgery? I...

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Should the Surgeon Also Be the Pathologist for MOHS Surgery?

I was just diagnozed with BCC and MOHS Surgery has been recommended. I am a self pay patient and the Dematologist stated that there will be a...

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Is it Worth Trying Aldara/Zyclara Before Going Through with Mohs Surgery?

I have Basal Skin Cancer on my left cheek. It is Micro Nodular not Superficial. I do not want a big scar from Moh's or Excision or Photo or Laser....

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How Long Can I Wait Before Having Mohs Surgery?

I had a small (3mm) raised pearly colored bump on my forehead for the past few months. My dermatologist removed it and sent if for a biopsy. It came...

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Mohs Surgery on Nose - Stitches or Left to Heal by Itself?

I had a biopsy and the results are that I have a squamous cell on the tip on my nose, very small area. Using a Mohs Surgeon how will he/she determine...

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Mohs Surgery: Q&A

Before + Mohs Surgery

How Fast Does Basal Cell Carcinoma Grow?

How Much Does Mohs Surgery Cost?

Non-surgical Option to Remove Basal Cell Cancer?

What Happens to Mohs Surgery Scar when Healed by Itself?

Waiting Too Long for Mohs Surgery?

How to Repair Mohs Surgery Wound?

What Happens to a BCC Left Unremoved?

Best Way to Remove Squamous Cells on Chest?

What Should I Ask About Nodular BCC on my Ala?

How Well Do Skin Grafts Match From Inner Ear to Nose?

BCC on Side of Nose - Mohs or Laser Removal?

Going on a Holiday After Mohs Surgery?

Should I Request a Plastic Surgeon for Mohs Reconstruction?

Scar Treatment Ointment Used Post-Mohs Surgery?

Mohs Surgery for Skin Cancer

Can Mohs Surgery Wait a Month After Diagnosis?

Should the Surgeon Also Be the Pathologist for MOHS Surgery?

Is it Worth Trying Aldara/Zyclara Before Going Through with Mohs Surgery?

How Long Can I Wait Before Having Mohs Surgery?

Mohs Surgery on Nose - Stitches or Left to Heal by Itself?

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