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A Practical Guide to Skin CancerBasal Cell Carcinoma

A Practical Guide to Skin Cancer: Basal Cell Carcinoma [Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common cancer in the United States. BCC is categorized by its clinical appearance and histology. The tumor subtype, anatomical location and patient’s health are factored into the treatment choice. Multiple treatment options exist with varying efficacy. Post-treatment, patient monitoring is important for possible recurrence and for the development of new skin cancers.] http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png

A Practical Guide to Skin CancerBasal Cell Carcinoma

Editors: Hanlon, Allison
Higgins, Shauna; Chow, Maggie; Wysong, Ashley
Springer Journals — May 15, 2018
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Springer International Publishing
Copyright
© Springer International Publishing AG, part of Springer Nature 2018
ISBN
978-3-319-74901-3
Pages
35 –68
DOI
10.1007/978-3-319-74903-7_3
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Abstract

[Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common cancer in the United States. BCC is categorized by its clinical appearance and histology. The tumor subtype, anatomical location and patient’s health are factored into the treatment choice. Multiple treatment options exist with varying efficacy. Post-treatment, patient monitoring is important for possible recurrence and for the development of new skin cancers.]

Published: May 15, 2018

Keywords: Basal cell carcinoma; Nonmelanoma skin cancer; Nodular BCC; Superficial BCC; Morpheaform BCC; Cystic BCC; Basosquamous; Micronodular BCC; Infiltrative BCC; Pigmented BCC; Adenoid BCC; Radiation; Mohs micrographic surgery; Cryosurgery; Laser therapy; Photodynamic therapy; Chemotherapy; Retinoids; Interferon

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