Just diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma on my face....?

Question

It's near my temple. It's about the size around of a dime or so.
I went to a derm to have it looked at. He said "yep, that's cancer" he scheduled me an appt to have it cut out. He's not a surgeon. Why should I allow him to cut into my face? I really need to know what any one else has done who was diagnosed with this on their face.

Answer 1

I recommend you be very careful about this and get a second opinion immediately from a surgeon who has experience in this area.

You may want to contact the American Cancer Society's National Cancer Information Center. Cancer Information Specialists are available 24 hours a day and can assist you with resources. They can be reached at 1-800-227-2345.

Answer 2

Basal cellular carcinoma is a superficial slowly starting to be papule or nodule that derives from epidermal basal cells. Metastasis is uncommon, yet community improve could be distinctly detrimental. prognosis is by applying biopsy. scientific care relies upon on the tumor's features and can contain curettage and electrodesiccation, surgical excision, cryosurgery, or, sometimes, radiation scientific care. Please see the internet pages for greater information and pictures on Basal cellular carcinoma.

Answer 3

Let him do what he is trained for..he will send it off to the lab to have it diagnosed..or termed "Histology". Then, he can make the appropriate referral to another surgeon should more extensive procedures need taking on. Good luck with it..and keep that appointment ok :)

Answer 4

I have no idea what it is, but I agree with the others, let him do his job he'd have done it before & will again. If he stuffs it up, sue him.

Answer 5

he knows what hes doing. let him do his job. he had to have learned it in school or wutever.`