Table 3.
Follow-up recommendations for basal cell carcinoma (BCC) patients
| BCC type | Follow-up recommendations (Note: All patients should be encouraged to perform self-checks) |
|---|---|
| Low-risk BCC | Every 6 months for the first 12 months after CR Every 12 months thereafter, if no BCC recurrencea |
| High−/moderate-risk BCCb | Every 6 months for the first 24 months post-excision Every 12 months thereafter, if no BCC recurrencea |
| Locally destructive and metastatic BCC | Every 3 months for the first 24 months post-excision Every 6 months thereafter, if no BCC recurrencea |
BCC, basal cell carcinoma; CR, complete response; MRI, magnetic resonance imaging; PET/CT, positron emission tomography and computed tomography.
a
Discussion with the patient is recommended.
b
Appropriate imaging may include ultrasound, PET/CT, and MRI, assessed on an individual basis.