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Anyone ever had cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma? What should I expect?
Posted on 2/9/20 at 6:38 pm
Posted on 2/9/20 at 6:38 pm
I had a spot cut off my cheek and it turned out to be cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma. The dermatologist told me to come back in and he would cut out some more.
Anyone ever had cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma? What should I expect?
Anyone ever had cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma? What should I expect?
This post was edited on 3/12/20 at 6:16 pm
Posted on 2/9/20 at 6:39 pm to MISSOURI WALTZ
quote:I’m against it.
Skin Cancer
This post was edited on 2/9/20 at 7:32 pm
Posted on 2/9/20 at 6:39 pm to MISSOURI WALTZ
Wait. Your doctor is cutting cancer off your face and hasn’t told you what to expect?
Posted on 2/9/20 at 6:42 pm to MISSOURI WALTZ
I've had it done several times.
Your derm may have not removed it all the 1st time. Do as he says.
Your derm may have not removed it all the 1st time. Do as he says.
Posted on 2/9/20 at 6:44 pm to MISSOURI WALTZ
Do what your derm says, and get regular skin checks from here on out.
Posted on 2/9/20 at 6:45 pm to MISSOURI WALTZ
Just had a couple of spots of basal cell removed from my chest. They biopsied while removing to make sure they got it all.
Posted on 2/9/20 at 6:46 pm to MISSOURI WALTZ
Just be careful with your face. Some dermatologists will bring you back for more surgery and you end up with a hole in your face. Ask the right questions before they cut more.
Posted on 2/9/20 at 6:47 pm to MISSOURI WALTZ
You should have come to the OT first before you let some dermatologist cut on your face.
Posted on 2/9/20 at 6:49 pm to metallica81788
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Just be careful with your face. Some dermatologists will bring you back for more surgery and you end up with a hole in your face. Ask the right questions before they cut more.
On the face I’d recommend a MOHS surgeon. Look it up.
This post was edited on 2/9/20 at 7:03 pm
Posted on 2/9/20 at 6:56 pm to MISSOURI WALTZ
I had basal cell carcinoma on the side of my nose. Moh's surgery was required, followed immediately by plastic surgery to ensure that my nose wasn't warped by the forces of healing flesh. I still have a scar. I don't love it. But my face isn't deformed or cancer ridden. I would speak with your doctor about treatment and what to expect.
Posted on 2/9/20 at 6:58 pm to MISSOURI WALTZ
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Anyone ever had cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma? What should I expect?
My dad had it. They did a Mohs surgery on him and that was it. It took most of a morning to complete the surgery and eliminate all the cancerous cells. The Mohs procedure takes a layer of tissue that gets immediately mapped and reviewed for pathology while the patient remains prepped for surgery. If they find cancer cells in the layer, the mapping lets the team know where on the patient the cancer cells remain. They keep taking layers until pathology comes back clear, so it ensures they get it all and spare as much tissue as possible, but it's time consuming to do all that. Dad's was on his forehead and he said the worst part was just sitting there under the surgical drape for all that time.
It does leave a scar, but it's better than cancer. After that, he's had nothing more needed other than a regular check-in with the dermatologist to catch anything that might come back.
This post was edited on 2/9/20 at 7:41 pm
Posted on 2/9/20 at 7:00 pm to MISSOURI WALTZ
I got it in my late 30's on my back. Dermatologist told me how a single man found it was crazy. It looks like a gunshot wound.i had to have chest xrays for five years with blood work. Said I probably should have died.
I've known a person who did die of it. It is very aggressive. Please, be sun aware and take this seriously.
I've known a person who did die of it. It is very aggressive. Please, be sun aware and take this seriously.
Posted on 2/9/20 at 7:03 pm to MISSOURI WALTZ
When cutting it out, they typically make sure that the "margins" are clear.
In other words, they cut until they get to the non-cancerous area. This is determined by looked at the removed material under a microscope.
In other words, they cut until they get to the non-cancerous area. This is determined by looked at the removed material under a microscope.
Posted on 2/9/20 at 7:05 pm to metallica81788
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Just be careful with your face. Some dermatologists will bring you back for more surgery and you end up with a hole in your face.
If the Dermatologist can't sew it up, they'll send you to a Plastic Surgeon or an ENT that's qualified to do it. Don't screw around with squamous cell carcinoma.
Posted on 2/9/20 at 7:20 pm to MISSOURI WALTZ
So what happens if you don’t cut it off? Seriously want to know.
Posted on 2/9/20 at 7:23 pm to metallica81788
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Just be careful with your face. Some dermatologists will bring you back for more surgery and you end up with a hole in your face. Ask the right questions before they cut more.
Make sure there's a plastic surgeon involved if it's your face.
Posted on 2/9/20 at 7:24 pm to MISSOURI WALTZ
If caught early, removal in office us usually curative. Be sure to use appropriate sun protection and sunscreen from here on out. SCC and other skin cancers are usually due to cumulative sun exposure over your lifetime.
Keep an eye on other moles/freckles you may have for any changes (especially entirely new ones). Let your doctor know if you notice changes or new moles.
Depends. Usually it will continue to grow and could possibly become disgustingly large and necrotic. Then theres the chance of metastasis which of course can lead to death.
Keep an eye on other moles/freckles you may have for any changes (especially entirely new ones). Let your doctor know if you notice changes or new moles.
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So what happens if you don’t cut it off? Seriously want to know.
Depends. Usually it will continue to grow and could possibly become disgustingly large and necrotic. Then theres the chance of metastasis which of course can lead to death.
This post was edited on 2/9/20 at 7:26 pm
Posted on 2/9/20 at 7:25 pm to BabyTac
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So what happens if you don’t cut it off? Seriously want to know.
It grows, spreads, and you die. It's cancer.
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