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Originally Posted by jadabug

My husband has had 2 basal cell skin cancers removed, one on his upper lip and one on his back. The first surgery they did was the MOHS surgery. Mohs Micrographic Surgery, Skin Cancer Treatment In New York The surgeon actually had to remove about the size of a quarter and he has no visible scaring. The one that was removed from his back they did a traditional removal and his scar is horrible. I highly recommend the MOHS if there is a surgeon in your area that does this type.

My Dermatologist sent me to a Mohs surgeon also. Hopefully no scars, but it is on my ear, so not that important.

Originally Posted by megansmomma

I am sorry to hear of your diagnosis of Basal Cell Carcinoma. Some people know that I work with Breast Cancer patients but my job also involves skin cancer as well, mostly Melanomas or Squamous Cell. I believe Basal Cell is not an aggressive metastatic cancer but I do not have any experience with it. Are you having surgery to remove more of the area to achieve good margins of the cancerous area? Is it a plastic surgeon doing the surgery?

I hope that you have a fast and complete recovery from your surgery.

Thanks Jodi, from what I have read a Mohs surgeon does those margins. Do you have any knowledge about that type of surgery?