Lucille Said:

Will it all be Basal Skin Cancer?

We Answered:

if the biopsy says basal i would say 99.99% it's all basal.

Byron Said:

basal cell carcinoma! mohs?

We Answered:

Although the exact etiology of Basal Cell Carcinoma - BCC - is unknown, a well-established relationship exists between BCC and the pilosebaceous unit, as tumors are most often discovered on hair-bearing areas. Tumors are currently believed to arise from pluripotent cells (which have the capacity to form hair), sebaceous glands, and apocrine glands. Tumors usually arise from the epidermis or the outer root sheath of a hair follicle. In nearly all cases, the recommended treatment modality for BCC is surgery. While newer, nonsurgical therapeutic modalities are future possibilities, currently available medical modalities are considered to be experimental, with cure rates less than that of surgical modalities. The goal of therapy for patients with BCC is removal of the tumor with the best possible cosmetic result. By far, surgical modalities are the most studied, most effective, and most used treatments for BCC. The effectiveness of surgical modalities depends heavily on the surgeon's skills; considerable differences in cure rates have been observed among surgeons. Modalities used include electrodesiccation and curettage, excisional surgery, Mohs micrographically controlled surgery, and cryosurgery. Ionizing radiation, although a nonsurgical modality, should be considered in select patients. Mohs micrographic surgery is an advanced treatment procedure for skin cancers which offers the highest potential for recovery – even if the skin cancer has previously been treated. This procedure is state-of-the-art treatment in which the physician serves as surgeon, pathologist and reconstructive surgeon.
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Neil Said:

Steri Strips used in surgery??

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Steri-strips are like little pieces of tape that hold skin together after microsurgery, or sometimes are put on when stiches or skin staples are taken out if the wound is still oozing in spots. They are usually left on until they fall off by themselves, which takes about 4-5 days.

Sergio Said:

Has anyone here had Mohs Micrographic Surgery?

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Nina, I have not, but my mom has. I saw this question earlier and asked her to share her story with you. You can expect a FB e-mail sometime today. Her surgery was on her nose, and 6 months later she's still cancer free and fine. She swears one of her nostrils is shaped differently now, but I assure you I can't tell at all. Good luck!

Dwayne Said:

What type of skin cancer does Mohs Micrographic surgery cover? I want some information on this type of cancer.?

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It is the recommended method for stage 1, 2 Melanoma where large margins would be damaging or unsightly

Nicholas Said:

Where can I find a Mohs micrographic surgeon to remove a resistant basal cell carcinoma from my pet cats cheek

We Answered:

I'm surprised your vet would not have already referred you to a veterinary cancer specialist or a veterinary school. That is usually what happens here in the states when you have a more complicated situation that requires the latest advanced, sometimes experimental treatment.