How Long Can I Wait Before Having Mohs Surgery?

May 12, 2010
Asked By:ny14337 in New York

I had a small (3mm) raised pearly colored bump on my forehead for the past few months. My dermatologist removed it and sent if for a biopsy. It came back as a small basal cell carcinoma. When I spoke to my dermatologist's assistant, she said that I need to come back into the office to discuss Mohs surgery. I'm in a wedding in June and I have my 20 year college reunion in August. Can I wait until Spetember to have the Mohs surgery? I'd rather not have a mark on my face for either of these.

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May 17, 2010

Answer: Mohs surgery is best performed within 6 weeks of cancer diagnosis

May 17, 2010

Answer: Mohs surgery is best performed within 6 weeks of cancer diagnosis

May 13, 2010

Answer: Basal cell cancer

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May 13, 2010

Answer: Basal cell cancer

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