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Mohs v. Plastic Surgeon for routine facial basal…?
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Mohs v. Plastic Surgeon for routine facial basal…?

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    • October 5, 2012 at 2:21 am
    simone
    Participant

      Hi and sorry… I really hate to take the time from all of you with much more serious issues right now.  That said, I'll try to keep it brief and thank you in advance for any feedback.

      Hi and sorry… I really hate to take the time from all of you with much more serious issues right now.  That said, I'll try to keep it brief and thank you in advance for any feedback.

      In the last 2 yrs since my diagnosis with Melanoma (1B), I have had 1 or more basal cells diagnosed after every visit (every 4 months).  I've been using the Plastic Surgeon that my group  recommended but now wonder if I should be using the Mohs surgeon for these?  My basal cells are all on my face or chest and I imagine I'll be running out of skin soon if I keep using the Plastic Surgeon b/c it's usually 10 stiches per basal.  I am asking now becasue at the rate I'm going (and at the rate my family members develop basal cells), I thought I should come up with an educated plan.  My Mel Specialist does not like the topical chemo (sorry do not have name) because it makes it hard for her to track.

      Any thoughts?  Once again, sorry to ask such a trivial question but I didn't kow who else to ask.  Thank you very much.

       

      By the way… Celebrating 2 years NED this weekend!  🙂

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        • October 5, 2012 at 3:53 am
        Janner
        Participant

          I'd go Mohs.  Mohs was designed for tissue saving so the minimum possible is removed.  The plastic surgeon has to make an educated guess.  I'm wondering what you mean by the comment your mel specialist can't track things with using topical chemo.  My mel specialist (Mohs surgeon) recommends it – especially on younger individuals because it doesn't scar like freezing or cutting out. 

          Congrats on 2 years NED.

          Janner

          • October 5, 2012 at 3:53 am
          Janner
          Participant

            I'd go Mohs.  Mohs was designed for tissue saving so the minimum possible is removed.  The plastic surgeon has to make an educated guess.  I'm wondering what you mean by the comment your mel specialist can't track things with using topical chemo.  My mel specialist (Mohs surgeon) recommends it – especially on younger individuals because it doesn't scar like freezing or cutting out. 

            Congrats on 2 years NED.

            Janner

            • October 5, 2012 at 3:53 am
            Janner
            Participant

              I'd go Mohs.  Mohs was designed for tissue saving so the minimum possible is removed.  The plastic surgeon has to make an educated guess.  I'm wondering what you mean by the comment your mel specialist can't track things with using topical chemo.  My mel specialist (Mohs surgeon) recommends it – especially on younger individuals because it doesn't scar like freezing or cutting out. 

              Congrats on 2 years NED.

              Janner

              • October 5, 2012 at 7:24 pm
              Swanee
              Participant

                Please don't ever worry about your question or it's timing…..that's what this website is all about.  We are all here to support each other in any way we can.  Some of us have good medical advice, others encouragment and others with things to share that we have in common with other fellow survivors.  As long as you follow the MPIP board protocol you never have to be sorry or worry it's not appropriate….so ask away!   We are all here in different stages of skin cancer (mostly melanoma)  seeking and looking for help and reassurance to our feelings and concerns.  Welcome and congratulations on your coveted NED status!  

                Swanee 

                • October 5, 2012 at 7:24 pm
                Swanee
                Participant

                  Please don't ever worry about your question or it's timing…..that's what this website is all about.  We are all here to support each other in any way we can.  Some of us have good medical advice, others encouragment and others with things to share that we have in common with other fellow survivors.  As long as you follow the MPIP board protocol you never have to be sorry or worry it's not appropriate….so ask away!   We are all here in different stages of skin cancer (mostly melanoma)  seeking and looking for help and reassurance to our feelings and concerns.  Welcome and congratulations on your coveted NED status!  

                  Swanee 

                  • October 5, 2012 at 7:24 pm
                  Swanee
                  Participant

                    Please don't ever worry about your question or it's timing…..that's what this website is all about.  We are all here to support each other in any way we can.  Some of us have good medical advice, others encouragment and others with things to share that we have in common with other fellow survivors.  As long as you follow the MPIP board protocol you never have to be sorry or worry it's not appropriate….so ask away!   We are all here in different stages of skin cancer (mostly melanoma)  seeking and looking for help and reassurance to our feelings and concerns.  Welcome and congratulations on your coveted NED status!  

                    Swanee 

                    • October 9, 2012 at 11:38 pm
                    simone
                    Participant

                      Thanks so much for the responses.  I was leaning toward the Mohs (I've had it years ago & was happy w/ results) and I think I'll go with it.  Thanks for taking the time to respond!

                      • October 9, 2012 at 11:38 pm
                      simone
                      Participant

                        Thanks so much for the responses.  I was leaning toward the Mohs (I've had it years ago & was happy w/ results) and I think I'll go with it.  Thanks for taking the time to respond!

                        • October 9, 2012 at 11:38 pm
                        simone
                        Participant

                          Thanks so much for the responses.  I was leaning toward the Mohs (I've had it years ago & was happy w/ results) and I think I'll go with it.  Thanks for taking the time to respond!

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