CLL and Mohs procedure

[210savannah]

i have CLL and doing great. On Ibrutinib since Feb 2019. Was recently diagnosed with basal cell skin cancer on the bridge of my nose. Also have another suspicious spot on the end of the nose. Going to have a Mohs procedure on the bridge coming up Has anyone else been through this?

[baq724]

no treatment here yet, but having Mohs on March 17 to Basil Cell spot on forehead. Doctor told me to plan on being there 4 hours as they take layers at a time and look under the microscope until they find a clear sample. Doctor said I’d be ok to drive home after. They know I have CLL, so I am sure they will take all the precautions they need to. Here is a link explaining more mayoclinic.org/tests-proced...

[210savannah in reply to baq724]

Thank you! I have not gotten my appointment yet. Just a little nervous about it being my nose and not knowing how many layers 😩😩 I hope all goes well with your procedure

[210savannah in reply to baq724]

Are you taking treatment for CLL?

[baq724 in reply to 210savannah]

No. So far I am 9 years treatment free. Only issues have been some pre- skin cancer and this is my first basil cell. I hope your procedure goes well. Im not too worried about mine. The biopsy healed up nicely.

[Curious79 in reply to baq724]

Yea, easy peasy.🙂

[lexie]

I had Mohs on the bridge of my nose in 2022. The original biopsy removed the BCC entirely so the the Mohs done at OSU showed no BCC with only 1 layer removed. I got stitches and drove 3 1/2 hours home. Since I continue masking no one saw it. But the mask was uncomfortable for the next 2 weeks, tight against the bridge, so I kept my trips in public brief. Glasses worn with the bandaging.

[Sunfishjoy]

I just had a MOHS for basal cell three weeks ago. Tiniest spot was under my eye. Very sensitive area. I’m healing well now and expect a slight scar if any to remain. My onc had me stop Brukenia seven days before and seven days after. Was a grapefruit orgy for me!

[210savannah in reply to Sunfishjoy]

Thank you for your reply! Glad you’re doing so well!!

[Vlaminck]

I had mohs this past June for a squamous cell carcinoma on my hand. Don't know whether the biopsy got it but my Mohs doc only took one layer. She didn't stitch and I had this rather icky looking open wound on my hand that took quite a while to cover over (was nearly an inch in diameter) and still have a faint scar -- but all on my hand fortunately and not my face.

[210savannah]

I’m glad for you! Worried about it being my nose!!

[MrMidnight in reply to 210savannah]

I had Mohs surgery for a basal cell carcinoma on my forehead several years ago. The dermatologist didn't think I needed to stop Brukinsa, or even the blood thinner I was taking. He said he cauterised blood vessels as he went.

The scar was longer than I expected but now I can't even find it.

[thb4747]

I’ve had MOHS surgery 3 times. No particular issues. I’m not sure what you’re asking.