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Mohs Micrographic Surgery for Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer
What To Think About
Mohs micrographic surgery is the best procedure to preserve skin tissue surrounding the cancer. But it requires special training and equipment. And it is time-consuming and expensive.
Complete the surgery information form (PDF) 
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| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: October 2, 2012 |
| Medical Review: | Reference E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine
Reference Amy McMichael, MD - Dermatology |
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