Do you need further surgery if part of the root of the Basal Cell Carcinoma was not totally removed?

July 2, 2017
Asked By:RSMember15307 in Ashburn, VA

My mom had surgery for a Basal Cell Carcinoma growth on her nose however after the surgery the doctor told my mom that some of the root was left in. The doctor said that there is no need for further surgery to remove the small part of the root that was left in and my mom should adopt an attitude of "wait and see". Is this correct? Or should she insist that the doctor reopen the cut and remove the part of the root that was left in?

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July 4, 2017

Answer: Remove or Not

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July 4, 2017

Answer: Remove or Not

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November 13, 2017

Answer: BCC

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November 13, 2017

Answer: BCC

July 3, 2017

Answer: Depends on the age of your mother

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July 3, 2017

Answer: Depends on the age of your mother

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