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Can you advise why it's still painful after 1 yr post op Mohs surgery?

Heidi in Phx
Hi! I had my 3rd Mohs surgery in same spot, left nostril to remove bcc a yr ago & a full thickness skin graft & bone cartilage added to support my nostril. I'm still feeling zaps of pain and continuous burning daily, even though there's nerve damage. It doesn't feel normal, as my 1st two Mohs I didnt have any burning or pain after only weeks. I'm worried there's still cancer in there. And how would I even know? I cant get a straight answer from Derms or my surgeons. I worry daily, what can I do?

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