Is clinical recurrence required for Mohs Micrographic Surgery?

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A: The sooner Mohs Surgery is done, the better

By Ritu Saini, MD - New York City Dermatologist

Hi Trufa, I agree that it is best to have Mohs surgery now. There is no doubt that it provides the highest cure and lowest recurrence rates. The fact that the tumor was not completely removed with standard excision margins definitely suggests that Mohs is indicated. Why wait? You are lucky enough to know... more

A: mohs surgery is preferable

By Jonathan Hoenig, MD - Beverly Hills Oculoplastic surgeon

If you have skin cancer (basal cell or squamous cell), it is preferable to have mohs surgery. You do not need to have a recurrence to get mohs. What is mohs? Mohs skin cancer surgery allows for the tissue to be examined during the operation through a microscope to ensure that all of the cancer cells have been... more

A: Mohs surgery only requires skin cancer diagnosis

By Shawn Allen, MD - Boulder Dermatologist

There is no question that Mohs surgery provides the highest cure rate for the treatment of skin cancer. As opposed to standard excision performed by plastic surgeons, primary care physician's, dermatologist, etc., Mohs surgery has significantly higher cure rates. A five-year study shows that Mohs surgery... more

A: A clinical recurrence is not required for Mohs surgery.

By Bryan K. Chen, MD - San Diego Dermatologist

Mohs surgery is an appropriate method to treat an incompletely excised skin cancer on the face. Because the margins of the excision specimen were positive for tumor, we would need to assume that if you were to wait long enough, a clinical recurrence would eventually occur, that is visible tumor would... more

A: When to get Mohs

By Steven H. Williams, MD - Bay Area Plastic Surgeon

Mohs allows for the maximal amount of tissue conservation when it comes to dermatologic cancer resections. It can be indicated for any skin cancer on the face (or any other part of the body) if resection of that tissue is likely to leave a significant scar or a scar that can alter the function of things like... more

A: No, you should probably have it now

By Richard P. Rand, MD - Seattle Plastic Surgeon

While this doesn't substitute for a consultation with a qualified plastic surgeon, it sounds as though you might now be a candidate for Moh's. The advantage of this would be to remove all BCC with clear margins and a minimal recurrence risk while sparing as much normal tissue as possible especially on your... more