Sunday, January 25, 2009 Lulu asks

Q: Mother had mohs surgery when she didnt need it.

My mother was told that she had Basal cancer. She had mohs, only to find that she never actually had basal cancer... Is this common? I dont understand how this mistake could happen.

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Answers (2)

Deborah

9/28/09 3:56pm

Could she have had another biopsy, What did they base the diagnosis on. I was wondering if I should have a second biopsy before I let them do surgery on me. Any answers for me

hlpng1

1/29/09 8:18am

I had Mohs after a biopsy confirmed I had squamous cell skin cancer. From what I've read, Mohs is not usually the method used on first time basal cell cancer, typically only if it has recurred.

I've had my fair share of quack doctors and it sounds like your mother found one herself. I recommend she report this doctor to the Dept of Professional Regulations in the state where she resides.

Deborah

9/28/09 3:58pm

What do they do if you have the diagnosis of basil cell cancer as I did I am awaiting surgery

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