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Squamous Cell Cancer Upper Lip and Philtrum
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@moorjan3 & others here:
I had the same Moh's done on my upper right lip area. ( What a painful area to have been worked on.) Doctor put an ice cube on area to "numb" area before giving the numbing shot. It's been over a year and the area still is tight, painful and pinches. It is inside my lip as well and sometimes I drool.
Now I have noticed another red spot on the left side of my mouth that sure looks like another cancerous area. I am not going back for a repeat Moh's procedure, I am too old for that, and my doctor does not use any procedures except surgery,
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@mermaid7272 : I'm so sorry to hear you're still having discomfort. Have you spoken to your doctor about this?
As far as the spot you're seeing now, I'd strongly encourage you to have it checked out. You may not need any intervention at all, or perhaps something much less invasive than Mohs. Best to have it evaluated now than before it may become more burdensome. I'm wondering if the provider who last treated you is a doctor who specializes in a specific type of skin cancer treatment. For instance, one of the medical practitioners in the practice I go to only does Mohs surgery. If it's the case, would you be able to arrange for a consultation with a dermatologist in your area?