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Basal Cell Carcinoma removal question
by sherras, Apr 23, 2008 10:28AM
I had 2 spots looked at on 4/14/08. One on my face and one on my neck. They were biopsied same day.(both biospies left a small hole about the size of a pencil eraser head) Both I was told were Basal Cell carcinoma. I was told to come in on 4/18/08 to have the one on my face surgically removed (and did) and I go back on 4/25/08 to have the one on my neck surgically removed. I have two questions.
1. The surgrey on my face resulted in a two inch incision. How is it know how much tissue to remove or is there a standard amount. (the spot on my face was very small to begin with)
2. What questions should I be asking the doctor on my next visit if any?
1. The surgrey on my face resulted in a two inch incision. How is it know how much tissue to remove or is there a standard amount. (the spot on my face was very small to begin with)
2. What questions should I be asking the doctor on my next visit if any?
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With years of research, doctors have identified the amount of tissue required to give the patient a good chance. Your doctor may have similarly identified the amount of tissue to be removed. Suffice to say that this margin you mentioned appears adequate.
You may read more at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basal_cell_carcinoma#Treatment
For your second question: I think the important question to be asked is that whether all of the cancerous tissue removed in the excision biopsy. Further, you may also ask on plans for cosmetic improvement of the site as well as follow-up and reexamination of the skin at regular intervals.
Hope this helped.
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