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Relating to this original question, I am curious about proceeding with removal. This is the second of these found on me. The previous was about 2 years ago. New one is described as being on my “right ventral proximal forearm” and the lab sample was described as being 1.1 cm by .8 cm. My concern is twofold. The previous removal located about 3.5 inches below this site was not, in my opinion, done well. So at age 81 I’m wondering if I can skip this procedure?
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@skipper2491 Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. Several of us have had multiple skin cancer situations to deal with. What is your hesitation to having your new spot removed? Has it been biopsied to indicate what type of skin cancer it is? What was it about the previous removal that you did not feel was correct?
I am 71, and have have many skin cancers, ranging from basal cell to squamous cell to melanoma. For myself, I would not hesitate to have any new area excised.
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I am 89 and was thinking of 'no more cancer screenings'. BUT---had keratoses frozen on scalp in December, again in April; then one began to grow quickly into a horn= squamous cell. Had Moh's surgery yesterday w/ skin graft. It's all very unpleasant, but advised if ignored could penetrate skull bone in time!
I am 89 yrs. and understand your hesitation for needles and knives. I recently yielded to Moh's on scalp for fast growing squamous and am still healing from associated skin graft. All very unpleasant. but needed? Best to you.
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See my reply to Mermaid below.