Treating sBCC

The vast majority of sBCC cases are not serious and can be easily treated if detected early. There are a number of ways to treat sBCC and the choice of treatment is determined by many factors, including the location and size of the cancerous lesion, what the patient would like to do, and the experience of the physician. Most skin-cancer removal can be done using a local anesthetic in the physician's office.

Once sBCC is identified, a number of treatment options are available. These include physically removing the lesion by freezing it with liquid nitrogen, burning it with a laser, scraping it off, or treating it with radiation. There are also drugs that can be applied to the skin that will kill the cancer cells. These include 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) and Aldara™ Cream.

Talk to your doctor about the treatment options for sBCC. All procedures have advantages and disadvantages including side effects, risk of scarring, and the number of treatment sessions required. Once you have been treated for sBCC, you should have regular skin examinations by a doctor or healthcare provider to see if there are any new sBCC lesions.