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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
Radiation vs surgery
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
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Radiation vs surgery
by MSeyshell, May 22, 2001 12:00AM
I have a spot of basal cell cancer on the side of my nose. My doctor has recommended radiation as opposed to Mohs surgery as the surgery would leave scarring. I am a 42 year old white female with a history of this type of cancer. So far it has been confined to my lower legs. In your opinion, is the radiation a better alternative to the surgery? Thank you.
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, May 23, 2001 12:00AM
, May 23, 2001 12:00AM
Hard to say. I would get a consultation from a good Mohs' surgeon before deciding. Either way there will be scarring, but there needn't be that much. The surgeon can give you a good idea about what you can expect going that route, and the radiatin therapist likewise. As to efficacy--total cure--I'd give a slight not to surgery, if all else is about equal.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
Member Comments (1)
by jojo721, Aug 08, 2008 08:55PM
A related discussion, basal cell carcinoma surgery versus radiation was started.
