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Will the docs make sure that my basal cell carcinoma on my forehead is completely gone after surgery?
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Yes: After excision, the margin of the excised tumor are checked under the microscope to determine absence of the basal cell carcinoma. If they are negative, the risk of recurrence is small but not zero so you need close future followup.
Answered 3/16/2017
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Basal Cell Cancer: When a basal cell skin cancer is treated by surgical excision the tissue is examined under a microscope to determine if the skin cancer has been completely removed. Even so, some skin cancer cells may have spread beyond the area of excision so follow-up exams to detect recurrence is recommended.
Answered 12/28/2014
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