The NICE clinical guidelines on skin tumours outlines how healthcare services for people with skin tumours should be organised. The guidelines were published in February 2006 and state 'Protocols should cover the management of care for people in high risk or special groups'.

It is worth noting that the guidance also stipulates that certain types of treatment may also be needed by patients who are at greater risk from skin cancer because of their genetic make up. Gorlin Syndrome patients are included as a special group within the guidance.

Despite the existence of the guidance many people affected by Gorlin Syndrome still experience lengthy delays or cancellations when accessing treatment for basal cell carcinomas.

The document available below gives a summary of the guidance and key recommendations; for the management and treatment of skin cancer. The information will enable patients to discuss the timeliness of treatment for basal cell carcinomas with their healthcare professional.

Click on document link:NICE Guidance for the public