Turns out the sore was skin cancer, Squamous Cell Carcinoma. I am now scheduled for a MOHS procedure next month. They said this will entail peeling off one layer of skin at a tme until the get to where there are no more cancer cells. It again will be done with a local anesthesia so I will be awake during the procedure. They said not to do anything for a couple days after while it heals. I will have a big bandage on my face. Also should take it easy for several days after the surgery.
Here is the AI overview:
Yes, Mohs surgery is considered a type of surgery. It is a minimally invasive surgical procedure used to remove skin cancers, such as basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. Mohs surgery involves removing thin layers of tissue and examining them under a microscope to ensure that all cancerous cells have been removed. It is typically performed as an outpatient procedure under local anesthesia.
Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is considered more dangerous than basal cell carcinoma (BCC) because it has a higher chance of spreading to other parts of the body, such as lymph nodes and organs, if left untreated. While both are common types of skin cancer, SCC has the potential to grow into deeper skin layers, leading to disfigurement and, in rare cases, life-threatening complications. However, both types of cancer are often curable when caught and treated in their early stages.
Hopefully I have caught this early enough that ther should be no problem.
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