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Friday, October, 23, 2009

Basal Cell Carcinoma Treatments

Health Encyclopedia: Basal Cell Nevus Syndrome

Alternative Names

Nevoid basal cell carcinoma syndrome; Gorlin's syndrome


Treatment

This condition requires evaluation and treatment by several specialists, depending on the affected systems. For example, a cancer specialist (oncologist) may treat tumors, and an orthopedic surgeon may be needed to help treat bone abnormalities.


Support Groups


Expectations (prognosis)

Frequent follow-up with a variety of doctors is vital to achieving a good ...

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Expert & Community Posts

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Basal Cell Carcinoma is not and will never be Melanoma
By Kevin Berman, MD, PhD , Health Expert

...type of skin cancer. Because many people know that basal cell carcinoma is not as dangerous as... Read more »

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Sniff out skin cancer
By Kevin Berman, MD, PhD , Health Expert

...substances have abnormal amounts in persons with basal cell carcinoma. Although the smell... Read more »

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How Skin Cancers are Treated
By Kevin Berman, MD, PhD , Health Expert

...the skin, and the individual in which it occurs. Basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell... Read more »

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New Genes Linked to Skin Cancer
By healthgal , Health Expert

Basal cell carcinomas are the most common skin cancers.  Two new genes have been found and if you... Read more »

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Is it a Benign Skin Lesion (Sun Spot, Liver Spot, Seborrheic Keratosis) or Skin Cancer?
By Kevin Berman, MD, PhD , Health Expert

...hydroquinone.  The face is a very common site for basal cell carcinoma and we often diagnose... Read more »

Health Guide

Basal cell nevus syndrome
Nevoid basal cell carcinoma syndrome; Gorlin's syndrome Prevention Genetic counseling will be of value to prospective parents. If one parent is... Read more »
Basal cell carcinoma
Basal cell carcinoma is a slow-growing form of skin cancer. See also: Squamous cell skin cancer Melanoma Alternative Names Rodent ulcer; Skin... Read more »
Skin cancer
...require different treatment approaches. See the specific type of skin cancer for information: Basal cell carcinoma Squamous cell carcinoma Melanoma Support Groups For... Read more »
Basal cell carcinoma
...Names Rodent ulcer; Skin cancer - basal cell; Cancer - skin - basal cell Symptoms Basal cell carcinoma may look only slightly different than normal skin. The cancer may appear... Read more »
Basal cell nevus syndrome
Nevoid basal cell carcinoma syndrome; Gorlin's syndrome Symptoms Family history of basal cell nevus syndrome Past diagnosis of multiple... Read more »

Medications

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...keratoses), a certain type of skin cancer (superficial basal cell carcinoma), and warts on... Read more »

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