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My wife is having surgery for an ulcer on her lower eyelid that the doctor says may be cancerousis is this surgery really necessary?

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

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Unknown: But if you want a second opinion, please seek one from another local ophthamologist.

Answered 12/9/2020

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A member asked:

My wife is having surgery for an ulcer on her lower eyelid that the doctor says may be cancerousis is this surgery really necessary?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

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