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Anyone have Squamous cell cancer and where?
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Yes, MOHS procedure. Expect to schedule it this week.—I have had three
major surgeries in my life but with stitches to close wound. No problem
healing then. MOHS is one or several scrapes( no available skin to
stitch😬😳) and I am on blood thinner Eliquis. Anyone in past similar
situation?
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@minervita
I suggest wound care!
They know how to care for healings.
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@minervita Your doctor might choose to do a skin graft in order to have a decent area to heal. And since you are on a blood thinner, I suggest you make sure they understand that, and ask if you are supposed to stop that for a certain number of days before the procedure happens. I know that my doctors often tell me that, but then again I only take a low dose aspirin. I have had that MOHS procedure several times, on my face and arms. And every time there are stitches involved. The most complex one was on my collarbone, and the scar looks like a lightning strike!
Ginger