I have never seen a basal cell carcinoma on the penis, nor have I ever heard of one. I would have another pathologist review the slides. You can ask the dermatologist to arrange this after the vacation, or else you can see another dermatologist. There is no rush, since basal cells do not spread. If the diagnosis is confirmed, I would recommend surgery--Mohs or excision--rather than cryosurgery--both for effectiveness and for cosmetic appearance. If you see a surgeon, you will learn the details about recovery time. The rate of recurrence after surgery is very low. I don't know the precise risk for similar lesions elsewhere, but an annual checkup to have the whole body looked at makes sense. I would be interested to know what you find out and eventually do.
This is a matter of concern, fo course, but eminently curable even if the diagnosis of basal cell is confirmed.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
>There is no rush, since basal cells do not spread.
I am quite sure the nurse told me BCC. (She commented there are three main types, BCC, SCC, and Melanoma.) So, please confirm, if it takes me a couple/three weeks to get a completely new second opinion I will be under no additional risk. I'd really like to be sure and the chance to obtain a second opinion would be very valuable indeed. Perhaps they are wrong and I will worry the rest of my life awaiting a relapse. If BCC doesn't spread I'd like to take my time on such a critical matter.
>I would recommend surgery--Mohs or excision--rather than
> cryosurgery
Thanks for the info
>I would be interested to know what you find out and eventually
> do.
I will let you know the outcome.
Thanks again for your information.