Basal cell is not only slow growing, it's not malignant. I come from parents who, between them, have probably had 50 of them removed. About 5 years ago my dad had a huge one treated on his chest, and while it was miserable, he recovered fine.
Being the fairest of 4 children and repeatedly fried to a crisp growing up in Colorado, I have had a handful removed already, and I am only in my mid 40's. It is something I have just accepted. I see the dermatologist twice a year at least to stay on top of it.
Mohs is good as it will leave minimal scarring. It potentially takes quite a bit of time to do it, which is probably why you have to wait this long. No need to worry much. Basal cell carcinomas are extremely common and not life threatening.
I no longer hang out in the sun during the middle of the day, ever. I am somewhat sun phobic, ironic given where I live (Santa Fe). I use sunscreens with as few or no chemicals in them. I wear hats.
There are alternative remedies, mostly topical, and if you want to know about them, pm me. I have used them so far with complete success on two "spots," but they should not replace seeing the dermatologist, biopsies, etc...