Hi. My dad is almost 87 with stage 5 parkinson's. He had a lesion on his ear and it turns out it's Basel cell carcinoma. The dermatologist wants to do the 3-4 hour removal procedure. It's not easy for the poor guy to sit that long, not to mention getting him there and back. Is this procedure a "nice to do" or like "super important to do" given his age and health?
I had one removed on my cheek. This is what they did to me.
The doctor scraped the area trying to get all the cancer. Sent me out to the waiting room with a big old bandage. Some how they test what they took out and can tell if they have to repeat the procedure. I was lucky they got it all on one try. If not, they would have scraped some more, tested, and continued till they got it all. Thats what takes the time. I would not put Dad thru it.
I would get a lot more information on the plan of care and the procedure here.
I am sorry you are dealing with this.