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In October I was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma on my nose. Last week I learned I also had basal cell carcinoma, while I was having it surgically removed. Good news! That’s it — don’t need drugs or chemo.

Back in 2020, I wore 3M Aura N9205+ masks I had on hand. Its interior nose wire is cushioned by gray foam. After a couple days I saw a little spot on my nose when I took the mask off: I assumed my twitchily-sensitive skin was reacting to the foam.

( Details of skin cancer diagnosis )

As detailed in "My Fall Vacation," overview post, I had Mohs surgery last Thursday to remove a wee cancer on my nose. This entry contains photos during and after that operation. There’s blood and stitches — proceed at your own risk.

truly gross photos inside here

( medical gore inside )

I’m uncertain whether my healing face would perturb folks in public. Adding bandages might make it easier for folks who get queasy seeing surgical results. On the other hand, I’m a "let your freak flag fly" kinda person. What do you think?

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Entries tagged with surgery

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