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Cancer came back in the same spot 5 years after Mohs Surgery. Any options?

had mohs surgery about 5yrs ago on nose! cancer came back in same spot! any options!

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Dr. Dustin Christiansen, MD
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Dr. Dustin Christiansen, MD
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