Basal cell carcinoma - are there any procedures I could try to avoid disfiguring?

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I have had a dry scaly spot on my eyebrow for years which I have always been assured by dermatologists that is was pre-cancerous spot. Biopsy done in April revealed basal cell carcinoma and was told I should get Mohs. Since it is in my eyebrow I will probably lose most of my hair and have a large scar. Are there any non surgical procedures I could try to avoid facial disfiguring?

Timothy Jochen, MD · Answer

Hi! Fantastic question about non-surgical options for treating a Basal Cell Carcinoma above your eyebrow. One treatment option with a very similar cure rate is the IG-SRT which is radiotherapy, that may be preferential as it is non-surgical and there's no surgery involved. Best of luck in your treatment journey!

Basal cell carcinoma - are there any procedures I could try to avoid disfiguring?

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