Little black spot on my nose has to come out

[bride527]

My dermatologist referred me to a specialist because i have this tiny black spot on the side of my nose near my eye. Because of the location, she didn't want to remove it herself. I saw the dr. today and he said he would like it off , he will remove it in the office no problem. He said it could be perfectly fine or contain basil cells........I was concerned . he didn't really seem that worried. He said if it comes back with those cells he will have to remove more tissue and examine it.....sounds scary to me!!.
When i went to make the appt for the removal they gave me the first week in July....Wow, that is a long time to wait..He said, i didn't have to have it done right away....Hope that is a good sign.. Should i be really concerned.??????What does basil cells mean? thanks bride527

[lisa1991]

Hi Basel cell cancer is a form of skin cancer. It is very slow growing and is not life threatening. I had two removed 6 months ago and they had been there for about 1 1/2 years. I did not know what they were. I had a malignant melanoma removed 5 months ago. That is the most dangerous skin cancer there is. I just found out yesterday that I have another basal cell that is going to be removed june 22. It is on my chest. If you have to have it surgically removed make sure your dr does mohs surgery. It is a surgery that they do on the face and neck so the scar will not be as big. The most importannt thing now is to wear sunblock and go to your derm . for skin checks. Good luck and try not to worry about basel cell. The nurse told me if you were going have skin cancer basel cell is the kind to have.

lisa

[bride527]

Thanks for that info.....Again the spot is soo tiny..I hope that is a good thing.....I am not too concerned because he didn't seem in a rush to remove it but does want it off my nose.. I go to the dermatologist yearly and everything looks good......I found this little spot myself actually...So Basil cell means it is contained to that one area?
He said if the biospsy comes back positive he will have to remove more ...is that what they do in this case? thanks...bride527

[lisa1991]

If it comes back positive for basal cell he will probably perform the mohs surgery since it is on your face. He will take more till he gets clear margins.

Lisa

[bride527]

What is Mohs surgery?? So they just keep taking till the get a clear "reading".....It doesn't spread right?????? bride527