@nighthawk Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect and for sharing your many experiences with skin cancer. I've also had several BCCs, SCCs and one melanoma so four is quite a lot to have - good for you for detecting all of these!

Skin cancers vary in severity and, as such, treatment alternatives, such as those summarized here: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/skin-cancer/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20377608

Wide local excision (WLE) is generally considered the gold standard in treatment of melanoma, occasionally used in higher risk or larger cases of basal cell (BCC) or squamous cell (SCC) cancers. However, in most of those skin cancers, the other treatments listed in the Mayo guidelines are usually selected and considered effective. As situations vary tremendously, it is important to have a discussion with your medical provider in selecting the most appropriate option.

It sounds like you've done your research and have made a decision that was right for you under your medical circumstances. I imagine you follow these guidelines as well: https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/simple-steps-to-prevent-skin-cancer

Have you found your skin cancers on your own or do you go for regular skin checks with a medical provider?