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Sunday, 19 July 2009 14:14 |
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What is the best treatment for basal cell carcinomas? This is a frequently asked question by many patients with skin cancer. The age of the patient, underlying medical conditions, type, location and size of the skin cancer are all crucial factors that affect the decision of which treatment is best. The following treatment characteristics may make one treatment superior to another: Which treatment: - is the most effective?
- will give the least noticeable scar?
- will cause the least pain?
- will have the shortest healing time?
- will require the least number of visits to the Doctor?
- will have the least side effects?
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Sunday, 19 July 2009 14:22 |
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The treatment options for BCCs will depend upon the age of the patient and the size, location and extent of the lesion. Patients should discuss treatment options with their specialist to ascertain which would their individual situation and give the best outcome. |
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Last Updated on Sunday, 19 July 2009 20:09 |
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Sunday, 19 July 2009 15:49 |
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To ensure effective management of Gorlin Syndrome it is vital that patients are treated in the early stages and for this reason regular surveillance is recommended. |
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Last Updated on Sunday, 19 July 2009 20:03 |
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NICE Guidance - Skin Tumours including Melanoma |
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Sunday, 19 July 2009 15:52 |
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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'. Gorlin Syndrome patients are identified as high risk and included as a special group. |
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Written and produced by Professor P A Farndon, Clinical Geneticist, Jim Costello (deceased) & Margaret Costello, unless otherwise stated.
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