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Army Veteran, 81, commends community care experience
“If asked, I'll refer them with good marks”
Recently, an 81-year old Army Veteran named James A. was referred by St. Cloud VA Healthcare System to community provider Midwest Clinic of Dermatology in St. Cloud, Minnesota, for an evaluation of skin cancer cells on his face. His facial vessels and nerves needed attention to prevent possible facial paralysis and neuropathy.
James underwent Mohs micrographic surgery, a surgical technique used to treat skin cancer.
During Mohs surgery, thin layers of cancer-containing skin cells were removed and examined until only cancer-free tissue remained.
“Mohs offers the highest cure rate and is the most tissue-sparing procedure – particularly in the temple region,” said Dr. Daniel K. Elieff, dermatologist and James’ provider at the clinic.