Register
Community
Overview
Experts
Editors
Fellows
Code of conduct
AI Guidelines for Physicians
Company
About Us
FAQs
Privacy Policy
Terms of Use
Careers
Programs
News
News Releases
Press Coverage
Publications
Blog
Contact Us
Sign in
Please select the option that best describes you:
Topics:
Radiation Oncology
•
Melanoma/Skin Cancer
•
Dermatology
•
Primary Care
Is close observation a reasonable option for elderly patients with a small basal cell carcinoma of the face?
Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Academic Institution
Yes, depending on life expectancy, logistics, and morbidity of treatment which would be minimal with RT.
Sign in or Register to read more
16986
Related Questions
How would you treat a basal cell carcinoma on the temporal skin and zygomatic area s/p excision with PNI and significant flaps for closure?
How would you manage BCC to the left cheek after only half of a radiation course was completed three months ago and non-operative management is preferred?
How would you palliate a large, symptomatic vaginal melanoma recurrence with limited small pelvic lymph node metastases?
How would you manage a scalp squamous cell carcinoma s/p Mohs with high risk features who underwent placental grafting to expedite the healing process?
When would you offer neoadjuvant immunotherapy prior to Mohs surgery in a locally advanced squamous cell carcinoma for which clearance may require enucleation?
How would you approach the radiation treatment of multiple recurrent lentigo maligna on the sole of the foot in an active patient not desiring further surgery?
Do you obtain MRI for cutaneous SCC with microscopic PNI to assess for gross perineural tumor spread?
How would you approach management of a large, fungating squamous cell carcinoma of the auricle if surgical management is not desired by the patient?
Would you favor radiation or immune modulating treatment like imiquimod to treat an uncomplicated basal cell carcinoma on the nose in an elderly patient for whom you'd like to avoid surgery?
In what situations would you recommend adjuvant radiation therapy for patients with locally advanced and/or recurrent basal cell carcinoma that receive vismodegib followed by surgery?