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The treatment for basal cell carcinoma ,

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or BCC , depends on the stage of the

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disease , the size and area of the

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growth and the patient's general health

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and medical history . Doctor Patel .

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What can you tell us about treatment

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options for BCC ? Well , Doctor Music ,

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the overall goal of treatment is to

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destroy or remove any remaining cancer

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cells . The treatments most often used

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for basal cell carcinoma includes

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surgery , topical chemotherapy and

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radiation therapy . If you're diagnosed

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with basil cell carcinoma , your

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provider will discuss treatment options

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with you together , you can develop the

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best treatment or combination of

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treatments for your condition .