Non-surgical treatment of keratinocyte skin cancer

With more and more patients suffering from field cancerisation, an alternative for repeated surgery for the diagnosis and treatment of non-melanoma skin cancer is becoming necessary. Although surgery remains the gold standard for treatment of non-melanoma or keratinocyte skin cancer, it also has its downside. Surgery leaves scars and nowadays the cosmetic outcome of therapy is becoming increasingly important. Since many cases can effectively be managed without surgery, the possibilities of non-surgical therapy are gaining popularity, particularly in low malignancy tumours. This reader-friendly clinical guide offers treatment options for the growing group of these patients. It describes the current state-of-the art for non-surgical treatment of this type of skin cancer,and gives factual knowledge to beginners and new inspirations to experts. First book offering the description of the complete range of non-surgical treatment options for non-melanoma skin cancer Supports the reader to find the best possible treatment option for his patients Reader-friendly clinical guide with ‘core messages’ and ‘take home pearls’ Written by international experts of thefield INDICE: From Precursor to Cancer – Field Cancerization and the Opportunities for Therapy.- When is a Skin Cancer a Cancer – the Histopaththologists View.- Epidemiology of Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer – the Numbers.- Genetics/Syndromes.- Environmental Risk Factors.- Diagnosis.- Cure Rates Following Surgical Therapy – the Golden Standard.- Pharmacological Therapy.- Systemic Chemotherapy.- Intralesional Chemotherapy.- Topical Chemotherapy.- Immunotherapy – General Introduction.- IFN-alpha.- Imiquimod.- IL-2 for NMSC.- BCC Vaccination.- Photodynamic therapy – General introduction.- Topical.- Systemic.- Electrochemotherapy.- Radiation Therapy.- Prevention and Adjuvant Therapy.- Sunscreens.- Antioxidants and Diet.- Retinoids.- PDT for Prevetion.- Dermabrasion, Resurfacing andPhotorejuvenation for Prevention.- When to cut and when not to.

• ISBN: 978-3-540-79340-3
• Editorial: Springer
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 216
• Fecha Publicación: 01/10/2009
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés