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Nonmelanoma skin cancers: treatment options
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Clarke, P, Nonmelanoma skin cancers: treatment options, Australian Family Physician, 41, (7) pp. 476-480. ISSN 0300-8495 (2012) [Professional, Refereed Article]
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Copyright 2012 The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
Official URL: http://www.racgp.org.au/afp/2012/
Abstract
Background Australia has one of the highest skin cancer rates in the world. Early detection and treatment of skin cancer is vital to reduce the morbidity and mortality associated with this disease. Objective This article outlines the presentation of common nonmelanoma skin cancers and their treatment options, and highlights which lesions may be best referred for specialist review. Discussion General practitioners play a very important role in the recognition and treatment of skin cancer, and in the coordination of care for patients with skin cancers that are difficult to treat. Opportunistic screening for skin cancer should be a routine part of general practice. Young patients with sun damaged skin should be regularly reviewed.
Item Details
| Item Type: | Professional, Refereed Article |
|---|---|
| Research Division: | Medical and Health Sciences |
| Research Group: | Oncology and Carcinogenesis |
| Research Field: | Cancer Therapy (excl. Chemotherapy and Radiation Therapy) |
| Objective Division: | Health |
| Objective Group: | Clinical Health (Organs, Diseases and Abnormal Conditions) |
| Objective Field: | Cancer and Related Disorders |
| UTAS Author: | Clarke, P (Dr Philip Clarke) |
| ID Code: | 83072 |
| Year Published: | 2012 |
| Web of Science® Times Cited: | 6 |
| Deposited By: | Medicine |
| Deposited On: | 2013-02-28 |
| Last Modified: | 2013-06-12 |
| Downloads: | 0 |
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