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Treatment


Treatment for basal cell carcinoma depends on the stage of the disease (i.e., whether it has spread to surrounding tissue), the size and location of the tumor, and the patient's overall health. Standard treatment may include surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy In some cases, more than one treatment is used.

Types of surgery include the following:

Cryosurgery or cryotherapy (an instrument is used to freeze and destroy cancer cells)
Curettage and electrodessicatio...Read the full article