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Laser treatment for Basal Cell Carcinoma

Cancer | Last Active: Apr 21 7:55am | Replies (17)
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I had a biopsy done on a basal cell cancer against my lower left eyelid and the Dermatologist wanted to do MOHS, (which I have had done on my shoulder) but I was concerned that being so close to my eye, perhaps an opthamologist should do the surgery. I do not want to be "put to sleep" due to other medical concerns and the MOHS would not require me to be, but the eye surgeon said it would be brutal not to be, so has anyone ever had this type of surgery near the eye and who did you trust to do it? Thanks.
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mermaid7272 | @mermaid7272 | Apr 19 9:35am

baz10--- Wow, I can't imagine NOT being put to sleep for such surgery that near to your eye.

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Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | Apr 19 12:35pm

@baz10 I recently had MOHS on my left nostril, so not too far from my eye. We used a local anesthetic only. A couple of years ago I had MOHS on my left eyebrow, also with local anesthetic only. Did the eye surgeon explain why "it would be brutal"? Both of the surgeries I mentioned were done by a doctor who specializes in MOHS.
Ginger

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sher8262 | @sher8262 | Apr 20 7:57am

Yes, definitely get a second opinion and seek advice from an ophthalmology clinic. It is a complicated surgery which may require, as in my case, a tissue transplant. Two years ago, an experienced University of Miami dermatologist, Dr. Jennifer Tang, successfully removed Basal Cell Carcinoma from my left lower eyelid using MOHS. I was awake but heavily sedated. It took 3 passes to remove the carcinoma. However, it's closing the incision and healing that's difficult.
Previous to the surgery at Jackson Memorial, it was arranged for me to have reconstructive surgery --within hours afterwards -- at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, where Dr. Brian Tse remarkably was able to reconstruct my tearduct and lower eyelid. I was blessed and I know it! Please seek a second opinion at a teaching hospital with experienced professionals!

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