Radiotherapy for management of basal and squamous cell carcinoma

More than 3.5 million cutaneous basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas are diagnosed per year in the U.S., which is more than all other cancers combined.1 The incidence of cutaneous squamous and basal cell carcinoma is also rising as a result of increased exposure to ultraviolet light or sun-light, a depleting ozone, changing clothing styles, and increasing longevity.2–4 These cancers are often excluded from cancer registries and as a result, they are under reported and their socioeconomic burden is underestimated.
Source: Current Problems in Cancer - Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Source Type: research