Basal and squamous cell carcinomas - What every primary care physician should know

Skin cancer is a major threat to sun-loving Americans, afflicting about 20% of the general population at some point in life. The good news is detection is relatively simple, and screening can easily be incorporated into every physical examination. If basal or squamous cell cancers are found early, treatment is simple and usually successful. However, lifelong surveillance is extremely important in patients who have had skin cancer. Dr Marghoob discusses the characteristics of basal and squamous eel carcinomas and outlines diagnostic and therapeutic options.