Pathologist looks at it under a microscope and determines an appropriate mm of normal tissue between the cancer and all margins of the tissue sample. Done during the mohs procedure before closing. If margins not clear they whittle some more and again look for clear margins. that process continues until clear margins obtained. so, they will know and have documentation of clear margins before you leave the office.
That's what I thought...No excisional biopsy, no margins.
As far as I know. ..
Great news Tom!Stitches are out, it's all healed. we be cancer free.
I am no longer interested in appeasing the FAA, My 3rd class has expired, and have not decided to go Basic Med.While the FAA typically wants MOHS, I've had removal in clinic, non-MOHS which I submitted the pathology reports showing clear margins and the FAA approved without issue. I was once offered a topical by a dermatologist and declined choosing surgical process due to needing to keep the FAA happy.
I am no longer interested in appeasing the FAA, My 3rd class has expired, and have not decided to go Basic Med.
Flying just doesn't have the priority it once did.
Flying a LSA taildragger is just as much fun as flying with an empty back seat.My 3rd class has expired, and have not decided to go Basic Med.
I believe you missed the point.Flying a LSA taildragger is just as much fun as flying with an empty back seat.
I've done my home work on Basic Med, I couldn't in good faith self certify, even if I could get a DR to sign me off.Interesting this popped up in my email a few minutes ago. Two years and 50,000 flying on Basic Med.
https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media...nniversary?utm_source=ebrief&utm_medium=email