Basal cell carcinoma

Basal cell carcinoma or basal cell cancer is the most common form of skin cancer in the Netherlands. Basal cell carcinoma usually occurs on the face, head or neck. But it can also occur in other parts of the body. Basal cell carcinoma usually occurs in men and women over the age of 40. The tumor usually grows slowly.

On this page you can read more about the symptoms, examinations and treatments for basal cell carcinoma.

 

Examination and diagnosis in basal cell carcinoma

To diagnose basal cell cancer, the following tests are performed:

Treatment of basal cell carcinoma

The treatment you receive depends on the type of tumour. Your health and fitness also play a role. The doctor will explain well in advance what is going to happen and you will have plenty of time to ask questions. You will receive one or more of the following treatments. Sometimes the doctor also uses a cream as a treatment. Examples of such creams are Efudix or Aldara

Waiting

We want to inform you as well as possible about the waiting time per condition. We do this based on a prognosis of the current waiting list. The waiting time can vary from patient to patient for various reasons. Your attending physician will give you more information during your outpatient consultation.

  • 8 days

    First appointment

    Your first appointment will be planned within approximately 8 days.

  • 11 days

    Second opinion skin cancer

    It will take approximately 11 days before you can come in for a second opinion

Read more about your first appointment or second opinion