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BCC on the cheek - is Mohs the best option?
I was just diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma on my cheek and I’m terrified of what comes next. My dermatologist recommended Mohs - is that the best approach or is image guided SRT a better path? Anything you wish you knew or had asked before you started either treatment? This is scary for me.
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Mom's is the best option. The first 24/ 36 hrs afterwards is not easy as it feels like bees stinging your skin but then it gets easier. The wound heals fast but the scar takes time. With Mohs you know all the cancer is gone.
Mohs is the best option then you know that the cancer is gone. Healing takes a while and the scar will fade, try to have patience with this as it can be a bit frustrating at first.
Mohs is likely the best option. You can discuss it further with your dermatologist for factoring in the decision.
Variables such as your age and cosmetic outcome are important. An experienced Mohs surgeon can produce
fine cosmetic results and best cure rates. It can be reassuring if your doctor has chosen your referral after
working with the surgeon and appreciating his results for his patients. Radiation is multiple visits and healing
time as well. My scar is hard to find.
I’m not familiar with SRT, so I can’t comment on that. I had Moh’s by an extremely experienced surgeon who does them every day. My BCC was on my temple. It wasn’t a bad experience, though tiring because you wait a lot with so many others having the same procedure that day. Mine healed well and is undetectable. I would have it again if necessary.