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Advanced basal cell carcinoma can invade surrounding soft tissue, cartilage, and bone in locations such as the ear. Excision may mean complete removal of the visible part of the ear.1-3 When the BCC is invasive and disfigurement may be unavoidable... WHAT'S NEXT FOR THESE PATIENTS? |
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Genentech is investigating the molecular basis of skin cancers such as advanced BCC. Register now for more information. References: 1. Jarell AD, Mully TW. Basal cell carcinoma on the ear is more likely to be of an aggressive phenotype in both men and women. J Am Acad Dermatol. In press. 2. Habif TP. Premalignant and malignant nonmelanoma skin tumors. In: Habif TP. Clinical Dermatology. 5th ed. St Louis, MO: Mosby Elsevier; 2009. 3. Parizel PM, Dirix L, Van den Weyngaert D, et al. Deep cerebral invasion by basal cell carcinoma of the scalp. Neuroradiology. 1996;38:575-577. Privacy Policy | Terms and Conditions | Contact Genentech® This e-mail is intended for U.S. healthcare professionals only. Genentech USA, Inc. 1 DNA Way South San Francisco, CA 94080-4990 © 2011 Genentech USA, Inc. All rights reserved. To unsubscribe from the Genentech mailing list, please click here. HED0000751000 |
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