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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
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
posted 01/25/2009, comments (5)
recovering from basal cell cancer
On Jan. 7 2009 I had a Moh's procedure for basal cell cancer on the L side of my nose and the following day I had a flap repair by a cosmetic surgeon. This whole experience has been very humbling for me. First off I went to see the dermatologist Oct 2008 because I had a scally area on my leg I wanted him to look at (I had to cancel a previous... Read more
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posted 01/05/2009, comments (0)
Understanding metastasis
It's a word none of us want to hear. It's one thing to hear the diagnosis cancer, it's another to hear that the cancer has spread to other locations, or metastized. Clearly in order to treat and cure cancer, and especially in an effort to prevent metastasis of the cancer - experts need to understand what happens or what allows... Read more
