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BlueWaveNeverEnd

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15. I had to look up the term: What is Mohs surgery? Mohs surgery is a method for treating skin cancer l

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Tue Aug 15, 2023, 09:29 PM

Aug 2023

What is Mohs surgery? Mohs surgery is a method for treating skin cancer lesions. During this procedure, the surgeon removes thin layers of skin one layer at a time and examines each layer under a microscope to determine if any cancer remains. This procedure continues until only cancer-free tissue remains.

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Anyone here who has had MOHS surgery? [View all] MOMFUDSKI Aug 2023 OP

Knew Someone NowISeetheLight Aug 2023 #1

I haven't had MOHS surgery but I have a friend who recently had it. She is 79 years old. She skylucy Aug 2023 #2

Hope you feel better. I go next week. Sounds like fun. Silent Type Aug 2023 #3

I had MOHS on my right nostril about 6-7 years ago. The swelling makes everything look a lot worse. dameatball Aug 2023 #4

I have. On my forehead. cloudbase Aug 2023 #5

Growing old is not for the weak. liberal N proud Aug 2023 #6

yours sounds extensive. it will pass nt msongs Aug 2023 #7

I had MOHS on the top of my head Dave says Aug 2023 #8

Also had it done on my scalp. Sneederbunk Aug 2023 #13

You might check in the cancer group. Ms. Toad Aug 2023 #9

Thanks to all of you for such kind words. MOMFUDSKI Aug 2023 #10

On my lip. Took weeks to heal but pain was tolerable 4dog Aug 2023 #11

One more thing: MOMFUDSKI Aug 2023 #12

I've had three done on my face, but never had a particularly bad reaction. 11 Bravo Aug 2023 #14

I had to look up the term: What is Mohs surgery? Mohs surgery is a method for treating skin cancer l BlueWaveNeverEnd Aug 2023 #15

Thank you! 2naSalit Aug 2023 #16