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Squamous cell carcinoma on my face

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@gach

I'm an 87-year-old male and have had 19 Mohs surgeries on my face in the last 20 years. Two or three were squamous, the rest basal. They have been on my chin, cheeks, nose and forehead. Sometimes there are scars left and sometimes you can't see anything. I have always driven to and from such surgeries. Yes, you will wear a bandage for a few weeks and also put vaseline on the spot. My dermatologist said, "The good news is that since you have had so many basal and squamous cell cancers, you probably will never get melanoma."

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@gach Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect! Thank you for sharing your story. I bet you have really developed a good relationship with your medical team, with all those procedures!
Ginger