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tracy fisher

posted 07/28/2009, comments (2)

another op number 5 reconstruction

Hi Well another go i have just had on my nose, i cant believe it has been two years now since i was first treated. i have just had skin taken from my upper cheek right by my eye and a flap twisted down, so far it looks good but i wont believe it has taken until all healed. if it does and i so hope it does i have a nose again! i never... Read more Chevron

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vickchick

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posted 05/28/2009, comments (20)

My Mohs surgery was not a traumatic experience - a better case scenario

First of all, I completely sympathize for those of you on this site who have had these shocking experiences and thank you for taking time to share your experience. I also feel it fair to share more of the less severe side of BCC and Mohs surgery for those who have just been diagnosed and are looking for some info. Though my chances going in to... Read more Chevron

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posted 02/06/2009, comments (42)

Had Mohs surgery 2 days ago

Just thought I'd share my story. Had a small little bump by my nose for a couple of years (I'm in my 30s - very fair skin - don't tan - but had a couple of sunburns as a child) Went to the dermatologist for breakouts and she was like "whoa - that's skin cancer right there". She did a biopsy and it came back as bcc. She initially... Read more Chevron

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tracy fisher

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posted 12/31/2008, comments (4)

op number 4

well i have had another reconstruction to my nose, this time it involved taking a chunk from my left ear and putting that on my nose, no nostril rim still thou. but he has built up my nose and is growing tissue inside my nose which will eventually be my nostril! clever stuff, looks like it is taking this time fingers crossed. my ears are both now... Read more Chevron

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Jeff

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posted 11/11/2008, comment (1)

Three days before Mohs surgery

I will have the surgery this friday on an area starting out the size of a dime on my left temple. It bleeds a little after showers now and itches since the biopsy three weeks ago. I am a little apprehensive because of pictures of how big the incision might be after they are done. I also hate the thought of more needles with the local... Read more Chevron

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