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vickchick

posted 05/28/2009, comments (19)

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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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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posted 11/15/2008, comment (1)

Day After Mohs Surgery

The procedure was very quick, No more than 20 minutes total to remove a dime sized lesion. The only bad part was the burning from the numbing medicine. It was weird hearing all the noises because the cancer was on my temple about two inches from my ear and the smell from the cauterization was awful but brief. The surgeon was outstanding which... Read more Chevron

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posted 01/06/2008, comments (2)

Basics of Cancer Treatment

Hi everyone. Today I want to talk in broad terms about the way in which skin cancer and other cancers are treated. Cancers are made up of abnormal cells that grow rapidly and continue to grow indefinitely, whereas normal cells stop proliferating at a certain point. The main point of treating cancer is to rid the body of these abnormal cells. The... Read more Chevron

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