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Need Information About Basal Cell Carcinoma Surgery
I have had basal cell carcinoma for 6 years and had it diagnosed 2 years ago. I have waited 2 years for the surgery I was supposed to have because I could not afford it. I am now scheduled for Mohs in 3 weeks, but I am scared. Not of the surgery, just if it has spread to other organs, of if it has eaten into my skull, or if I am going to die. I looked online at some horror stories and they freaked me out. I want to hide. It sounds dramatic, but I am a mother and dont want to leave my kids. The surface wound is an inch by 1/2 inch. I have no idea what is under the surface. It had ulcerated but has now stopped bleeding and does not seem to have gotten bigger at least on the surface. Is it too late? That pic is from 2 years ago. It has since stopped bleeding and is the same size.
Wed, 16 Sep 2015
As it have been late, don't delay further in taking treatment. Before surgery, your doctor will do some investigations, to know the extent of the tumour locally and other sites. This tumour will be excised fully by surgeons so don't worry about surgery. Local extent , extension into skull etc will happen in very advanced disease. The exact nature of disease and success of treatment will depend on how successfully the surgeon able to remove. I think , trust your surgeon and go for removal as early as possible
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