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Source: Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)–Patient Version, National Cancer Institute.
Source updated: May 1, 2025 · Captured 2026-09-09.
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Context: Treatment Option Overview
There are different types of treatment for patients with basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma of the skin, and actinic keratosis.
The following types of treatment are used:
The following types of treatment are used:
Surgery
The following types of treatment are used:
Radiation therapy
The following types of treatment are used:
Chemotherapy
The following types of treatment are used:
Photodynamic therapy
The following types of treatment are used:
Immunotherapy
The following types of treatment are used:
Targeted therapy
The following types of treatment are used:
Chemical peel
The following types of treatment are used:
Other drug therapy
New types of treatment are being tested in clinical trials.
Treatment for skin cancer may cause side effects.
Patients may want to think about taking part in a clinical trial.
Patients can enter clinical trials before, during, or after starting their cancer treatment.
Follow-up tests may be needed.
Preserved source evidence · Independent clinical review pending · Not medical advice