Checking skin cancer margins with a new microscope
Part of Cancer clinical trials.
This trial is testing a new microscope technique that may help doctors see more clearly whether all cancer cells have been removed during standard skin cancer surgery. It could help make sure the surgery is successful the first time.
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Who can take part
- You are being treated for basal cell carcinoma (a common type of skin cancer) with a standard surgical removal.
- Your surgery is not Mohs surgery (a special type that checks for cancer cells during the procedure).
- You can read and understand a consent form describing the study.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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