Going on a Holiday After Mohs Surgery?

July 24, 2009
Asked By:sandra121 in uk

I have a suspected BCC on my eyelid which was wrongly diagnosed as a recurrent infection. It bleeds occasionally. I am seeing a specialist in three days for a biopsy. If it is BCC will have Mohs Surgery and reconstruction. I estimate I might have had this for up to two years. I'm booked to go on holiday for three weeks shortly after the biopsy. Should I go or stay for the biopsy? I understand that can take two weeks anyway. Thanks!

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October 31, 2010

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July 28, 2009

Answer: Eyelid biopsy

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July 28, 2009

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