Photodynamic therapy for basal cell cancer

Benjamin Barankin, MD answers: Photodynamic therapy to remove basal cell carcinoma?

I have recently been diagnosed with nodular Basal cell carcinoma on my chest, 6 spots. I have had other basal removed and don't want anymore surgery. Is Photodynamic therapy a possible alternative?


Benjamin Barankin, MD
3 months ago
By Benjamin Barankin, MD - Toronto Dermatologist

Photodynamic therapy has been used for various cancerous and precancerous lesions. It would be more preferable for a superficial basal cell cancer rather than the nodular type you describe, although if the top of the lesion is shave off with a blade, then it can probably be finished off with photodynamic therapy or even a cream (e.g. imiquimod). 

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