Chemoprevention of basal cell carcinoma: reply from authors

Abstract

The review started from the question whether early detection of BCC in the general (asymptomatic) population could lead to any benefit in terms of outcome and cost. In other words, should early detection efforts for skin cancer (secondary prevention) also include BCC? Review of available literature suggests that early detection and adequate treatment of BCC of the face could increase cost-effectiveness.

Although these results could also pertain to patients who have had already a history of BCC, their setting is different since they may already be in a follow-up programme (tertiary prevention).

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