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Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common type of skin cancer. It’s also the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the United States. Every year, millions of people learn that they have BCC. Basal cell carcinoma that is superficial and doesn't extend very far into the skin may be treated with creams or ointments. Surgical options are Electrodesiccation and curettage (ED&C), Topical Treatment, Freezing and Mohs Surgery. Drugs options, imiquimod (Aldara) and fluorouracil (Efudex, Fluoroplex, others) are used for several weeks to treat such low-risk basal cell carcinomas. Basal cell carcinoma that spreads to other areas of the body (metastasizes) may be treated with vismodegib (Erivedge) or sonidegib (Odomzo).
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