Will one month delay on mohs surgery a bad idea?

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3 years ago I found out i had bcc on myvleft side of nose which was very small and my dr. had me on an ointment to get it removed. A few months ago I noticed another one still very small not the spot but on my nose, that my dr couldnt see it and asked me to wait. After a month I noticed another one next to it. I saw a different dr and had biopsy which confirmed bcc. Scheduled mohs for December 2nd. Is it wise to postpone the surgery till January (after holidays)? Thx Sal

Stephen Weber MD, FACS · Answer

This is a decision that you will need to carefully consider. Basal cell carcinoma is typically a very slow growing tumor but this can vary. In most cases, waiting an additional month should not create any issues but this is a risk that you will need to be comfortable taking. It would be helpful to discuss this with your dermatologist as they know the specifics of your care. I hope this information is helpful for you.Stephen Weber MD, FACSDenver Facial Plastic Surgeon

F. Victor Rueckl, MD (in memoriam) · Answer

This is up to you. BCCs are slow growing cancers so really not much will change in a month.... But really, if someone told me I had cancer, of any kind, I'd pretty much opt to treat it RIGHT AWAY. Because, um, it's CANCER! "This answer has been solicited without seeing this patient and
cannot be held as true medical advice, but only opinion. Seek in-person
treatment with a trained medical professional for appropriate care."

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