My GP referred me to dermatology for a biopsy after I pointed out a non-healing sore on top of my ear. It took a month to get in for the biospy and a week to get the results which were basal cell cancer. Now I have a Mohs procedure scheduled but the soonest they could get me in was two months and three weeks out. Is that an acceptable wait time or should I be trying to get in sooner?
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October 15, 2013
Answer: What is an Acceptable Wait Time for Basal Cell Cancer Treatment on Ear?
Yes. Aquaphor or Vaseline or other emollient product would be great for wound healing at this point, in most cases. Check with your surgeon to be sure, but in most cases this is perfectly fine. I hope this helps.
Technically, all skin cancers are dangerous if you don't treat them! Once you have had a single skin cancer, it is important for you to be evaluated at least every 6 months by a dermatologist. People who have one are more prone to develop other skin cancers, and if you've had more than one, that...
Your friend may not have given you good advice. It would be very sensible for you to go see the Mohs surgeon you saw for this and have him/her take a look at it. Scars need time to mature and they are fragile in the beginning so you might be harming the way it heals by doing what you are...