Squamous cell carcinomas Mohs Surgery

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Hello, My father (82 years) is suffering from Squamous cell carcinomas (as per test report) in right lower leg. The infected area is about 4-5 inches long and 3-4 inches width. It is approx 5 year old infection but he was thinking it is Eczema and not getting tested one week ago, we come to know that he is suffering from Squamous cell carcinomas. The Medical college Aligarh suggested me to cut the leg but I searched on net an come to know the Mohs Surgery is an option to deal with it. Kindly suggest.

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Dr. Shubham Jain Surgical Oncologist 19 yrs exp Delhi · Accepted Answer

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