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Mohs procedure

SherryJean
SherryJean CSN Member Posts: 1
edited March 2014 in Skin Cancer #1
I recently had the Mohs procedure three places on my face. My nose left an open area the size of a quarter. They did reconstruction the same day. Question---can anyone tell me how long the burning lasts? will the numbness ever go away? How long before the swelling is completely gone? How difficult was it to accept a change in your appearance? Please, if anyone can answer any of these questions.
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  • Waving
    Waving CSN Member Posts: 43
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    Hi SherryJean,
    Can I suggesting searching the webpage www.cancergen.com/skin for more websites for information and support.
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  • hollyberrymawa
    hollyberrymawa CSN Member Posts: 1
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    Hi Sherry Jean,
    So apparently these boards aren't used much and you posted a long time ago...how has it gone? I may be getting this procedure done in the near future...
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  • Bill259
    Bill259 CSN Member Posts: 1
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    hollyberrymawa said:

    Hi Sherry Jean,
    So apparently these boards aren't used much and you posted a long time ago...how has it gone? I may be getting this procedure done in the near future...

    Hi Holly and Sherry,
    I am having the Moh's done on a SCC place on the top of my ear in about 2 weeks. I am worried about the outcome. I can sympathize with all of u. Bill
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  • skinderella
    skinderella CSN Member Posts: 2
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    hi I no how you feel. Oh do I no. The numbness goes away in time. A few months I think. I am still having some by my ear. Oh I am glad I am not alone take care it gets better
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