How long can I safely wait between diagnosis of basal cell carcinoma and Mohs surgery?

December 4, 2014
Asked By:Charlie673 in Louisville, KY

I have recently been diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma and recommended to Mohs surgery. I am having delays getting an appointment with a Mohs surgeon. I am supposed to leave for Europe in February for 3 months. What is the latest I canreasonably have the surgery in order to safely travel? If I can't get a timely appointment, would it be safe to leave it til I return May 1? Thanks so much?

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