As a leader in cutaneous oncology and a professor at the MD Anderson Cancer Center, senior editor Dr. Migden assembled a panel of authors with considerable expertise to participate in the writing of this book. Basal Cell Carcinoma: Advances in Research and Treatment provides the most comprehensive overview of evidence-based treatment approaches for the most common cancer worldwide basal cell carcinoma. The first part of this book details the epidemiology, risk factors, pathophysiology, and different histologic subtypes of basal cell carcinoma highlighted with high-resolution histopathology images.The second part of the book provides an in-depth review of different treatment modalities including topical therapy, local immunotherapy with interferon, cryotherapy, electrodesiccation and curettage, radiotherapy, and surgical approaches with Mohs micrographic surgery, head and neck surgery, and oculoplastic surgery. The final part of the book highlights the utilization of innovative technologies such as photodynamic therapy and lasers for the treatment of basal cell carcinoma while providing excellent cosmetic outcomes, as well as emerging systemic therapeutic options utilizing hedgehog pathway inhibitors and immunotherapy for the difficult-to-treat disease state, advanced basal cell carcinoma. This book will serve as an informative practical guide for physicians, mid-level providers, and trainees for years to come.