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NetWellness provides the highest quality health information and education services created and evaluated by faculty of our partner universities.
Thursday, July 29, 2010
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Skin Care and Diseases |
Small Basal Cell Cancer09/19/1999 |
I have been informed of a small Basal Cell nonmelanoma cancer on the side of my face. I am not bothered by it and I have been informed that although there is no great concern, it should be removed. My problem is I have been advised to have Mohs Micrographic Surgery. I am not concerned with any type of scar that may result, and I know there are many types of treatment available. The Mohs Surgery is not only very expensive, but involve me having to travel a considerable number of miles for each visit. Do you feel I should consider another type of treatment, - or do you feel that Mohs Micrographic Surgery is my only treatment? Thank you.
You raise some important questions. We recommend that basal cell cancers be removed. Depending upon the location of the cancer, your age, your health status, and your tendency to form scars, there may be other options other than Mohs Surgery. We urge you to discuss these with your physician in order to identify options that work for you.
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Marty O. Visscher, PhD Executive Director and Scientific Investigator The Skin Sciences Institute Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center University of Cincinnati |
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