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@lauralb

Hi everyone. I'm writing today on behalf of my 93 year old Mom who has been diagnosed with melanoma on the scalp. At this point only the biopsy has been done and I have been having the hardest time contacting people. She was set up with a plastic surgeon and they said that they can't do anything until the whole tumor on her scalp is removed and referred me to the Moh's surgery group affiliated with the dermatologists who did the biopsy. They have no appointments for her though someone in the Moh's group is trying to get more information for me. She mentioned that it might be too large a spot for Moh's but she'd find out and get back to me. That was a couple of hours ago. I'm writing here because I'm frightened for my Mom and frustrated with her health care. She is in Massachusetts by the way. Anyhow, I couldn't think of a better place to ask for guidance than here.

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Hi @lauralb welcome to the Connect Head and Neck group. It seems that your mom is in that limbo of treatment area which happens all too often in some areas of the country sadly. My suggestion would be to hound everyone involved until someone takes action or gives you a solid answer as to why no one is taking care of her.
I have little experience with dermatology other than to realize it has been specialized primarily for acne and cosmetics for the most part. But when it comes to confirmed cancer, the oncologist should be getting involved and should take over driving the bus.
You might consider going outside your local area, a university hospital perhaps if you’re not getting any action.
Let’s see if someone else pops in here with some experience in MOHS on the scalp and the route forward. In the meantime make some noise and have courage on this path.