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CND Vs. MOHS For Nodular Basal Cell On Nostril?

asked 6 months ago by tennismom
Latest answer by Jacob Freiman, MD
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Tags: basal cell carcinoma, comparison, options, treatment

I have a .4cm X .3cm nodular basal cell on my nostril. Prior to path report, doctor was recommending MOHS. Now, having received path report, she is confident CND will be effective. I am confused, scared, and a big needlephobic!

3 answers to CND Vs. MOHS For Nodular Basal Cell On Nostril?

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Mohs vs. Curettage and Electrodesiccation (C and D) for BCC on the Nose

There are many good indications for Mohs micrographic surgery. These include skin cancers with poorly defined clinical margins, skin cancers in locations at higher risk of recurrence or where you would like to preserve the greatest amount of healthy tissue (e.g. nose, eyelids, lips, etc), skin cancers with aggressive histology, recurrent skin cancers, etc. So Mohs would be a good option for a basal cell carcinoma on the nose, but nodular basal cell carcinomas tend to be relatively easily... more
Andrew Kaufman, MD

Los Angeles Dermatologic Surgeon

www.dermatology-center.com

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Mohs surgery vs. curretage

Mohs or any excisiono of skin cancer is designed to eliminate the cancer and minimize recurrence. Curretage can lead to a 50% recurrence. I do not suggest this to my patients since a single excision may cure the cancer whereas most people do not want to keep coming back to the dermatologist to have the cancer treated.
Jacob Freiman, MD

Miami Beach Plastic Surgeon
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Basal Cell on the Nose

Basal Cell Carcinoma is the most common skin cancer. Also, the nose is the most common location for skin cancers. If your doctor has been in practice for five years or more, he or she should be able to walk you through the treatment with no problem at all. Make sure to mention the fact that you are "allergic to needles" and special measures can be taken to reduce or eliminate the ouch. The cure rate for a small nodular basal cell is very high with any surgical method of... more
T. Wayne Day, MD

Nashville Dermatologic Surgeon

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