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My Mohs Surgrey the First Time in 2010 and 2014 - Hershey, PA

Name: My Mohs Surgrey the First Time in 2010 and 2014 - Hershey, PA
Item: Dr Travoli & Dr Potochney
Rating: 5
Author: mariesnavely

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I just to make sure every one is aware of this the...

mariesnavelyDecember 23, 2014

WORTH IT$10,000

I just to make sure every one is aware of this the first time I had a spot on my nose in 2010. The odds of it coming back in the same spot is odd. Well I first saw the spot on my nose change colors so I went back to my Mohs surgeon and she did a biopsy right away . The results came back yes again in the same spot again. November 21 2014 my Mohs surgery took 6hrs this time and the basil cell was aggressive. I'm only 38 and I wish I never went in a tanning bed I have pictures to share. I did have plastic surgery so here is some pictures

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They were great doctors they know what they are doing . Mohs surgeon was awesome she was great she informed me every step of the way. My plastic surgeon was awesome he was very particular of how this was going to look . Im very pleased.

Replies (15)

mslincoln

December 24, 2014

I've read this can happen, but the odds are supposed to be very slim????....this definitely will make me even more vigilant. Thanks for sharing your story. I hope it all goes well for you.

mariesnavely

December 24, 2014

I just want everyone to be aware of sun exposure and tanning beds. The truth is I did this to myself and my first MOHs surgery is was 34 and now I'm 38 with anyother. Yes it is a slim chance it would come back. I was completely stressed

Adina72

January 16, 2015

I had the MOHS by my eye. I was young and dumb, overexposing myself to the sun and tanning beds. I will however have a blue light therapy in a few months, it is supposed to be preventative for cancer and help rejuvenate the skin.

mslincoln

January 16, 2015

What is blue light therapy? I know they are now promoting a mask with different colored lights for acne, I think red is for inflammation..Is this blue light therapy done at a doctor's office or salon?

Adina72

January 18, 2015

Eva G

January 18, 2015

This will explain LED treatment:

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Adina72

January 18, 2015

I added a link for blue light an it was not posted. Google it. It is for cancer prevention, done at the doctors office. Ypu should really look into it if you are concerned about cancer.

Adina72

January 18, 2015

Photodynamic therapy aka blue light therapy, is for cancer, not acne.

mslincoln

January 18, 2015

Thanks! I see my regular derma dr in May,....I'm going in ask about this.

mslincoln

January 18, 2015

Thanks Eva, something for me to look into and ask derma dr at regular appt.

Eva G

January 19, 2015

Just some additional information on Photodynamic Therapy , it can treat multiple issues. According to Doctor Esta Kronberg, it works for "pre-skin cancers, sebaceaous hyperplasia, acne and skin re-juvenation." [Read more]

slashgari

December 24, 2014

You look great after 5 weeks, It gives me some hopes. I also had BCC and never gone to a tanning bed and was not a fan of being tanned but probably just a few times I was sun burnt this happened to me. I had mohs surgery and constructive surgery, almost the same stop as yours. Not sure if I will need plastic surgery or not.

Adina72

January 12, 2015

Great results! Glad you are cancer free!

Adina72

January 16, 2015

Looks great! Best wishes to you!