I am a patient a Mayo Jacksonville. I have dermatology exam every 6 months. Since 2006 have had so many burn off areas can't even count. In the past I had basal cell cancer removed I think 3 time. A year ago had squamous on nose that a biopsy found but needed further surgery and MOHS was done.

Although pain free other than the lanacaine took forever to heal. Today I had squamous cancer removed again from an area never expected to have skin cancer. The entire surgery procedure (MOHS) was just outstanding. Other that a slight ping when first lanacaine was done the surgery was painless. The surgeon and medical assistant could not have been any more professional, courteous, and ensuring I was comfortable, painless, and knew every thing being done.

I read a post about treatments. When my dermatologist did my biopsy and came back positive for additional treatments for squamous she gave me many treatment options. MOHs was just one of many options I was given. I do not know where the person went but should have been given many options to chose from.

Not sure if this same person has opportunity to go to Mayo but I go to Jacksonville Mayo and the dermatology (as well as all other departments as well) department is outstanding.

I do everything I can to minimize sun damage now but told it is the sun damage from 20/30 years ago. But then I got squamous in an area that does not get sun damage. So figure. I am 76 so I guess this old body is just getting old and everything that can go wrong is. Six stitches (3 internal 3 outer) this time but like all of us are told I caught it early and thus that is the key with any basal cell and squamous cures.

Can't express the need to do self exams and have regular exams a long with showing any areas of concern no matter where at along with all area inspection of skin. And having experienced and dedicated dermatology teams and surgeons to treat you.