Nonsurgical Treatment Options for Basal Cell Carcinoma
Joint Authors
Lien, Mary H.
Sondak, Vernon K.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-01-09
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) remains the most common form of nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC) in Caucasians, with perhaps as many as 2 million new cases expected to occur in the United States in 2010.
Many treatment options, including surgical interventions and nonsurgical alternatives, have been utilized to treat BCC.
In this paper, two non-surgical options, imiquimod therapy and photodynamic therapy (PDT), will be discussed.
Both modalities have demonstrated acceptable disease control rates, cosmetically superior outcomes, and short-term cost-effectiveness.
Further studies evaluating long-term cure rates and long-term cost effectiveness of imiquimod therapy and PDT are needed.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Lien, Mary H.& Sondak, Vernon K.. 2011. Nonsurgical Treatment Options for Basal Cell Carcinoma. Journal of Skin Cancer،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-6.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Lien, Mary H.& Sondak, Vernon K.. Nonsurgical Treatment Options for Basal Cell Carcinoma. Journal of Skin Cancer No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-6.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Lien, Mary H.& Sondak, Vernon K.. Nonsurgical Treatment Options for Basal Cell Carcinoma. Journal of Skin Cancer. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-6.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-481698