None listed
Conditions
Brief summary
In this study, we would like to assess the effect of waiting time on the growth of basal cell carcinomas or BCC's (a type of skin cancer) in the periocular (around the eye) region. BCCs have traditionally been regarded as slow growing tumours that can take up to 10-15 years to double in size. However, this evidence is anecdotal and based more on self-reported cases rather than comprehensive studies. It is our experience that BCCs in the New Zealand population could double in size at a much faster rate. We would also like to know if there are any patient-related factors that can predict which cancers will grown more quickly than others. This information could help us triage patients to having earlier surgery and how quickly we send certain patients to have surgery.
Interventions
We would like to assess how fast basal cell carcinomas grow whilst patients are waiting for surgery on an elective basis.
The possiblities that can occur whilst observing these skin cancers are;
- No change in size
- Increase in size
- Reduction in size
This is an observation of what happens in the public hospital system compared to a private practice. No intervention will be done.
We aim to observe patients over a 9-12 month period.
The observation will be done at baseline and secondly at t
We would like to assess how fast basal cell carcinomas grow whilst patients are waiting for surgery on an elective basis. The possiblities that can occur whilst observing these skin cancers are; - No change in size - Increase in size - Reduction in size This is an observation of what happens in the public hospital system compared to a private practice. No intervention will be done. We aim to observe patients over a 9-12 month period. The observation will be done at baseline and secondly at the time of surgery. The difference in sizes will be documented.
Sponsors
Stephen Ng
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
0 to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
Basal cell carcinomas around the eye.
Exclusion criteria
Other types of skin cancers (eg. squamous cell carcinomas) around the eye. Skin cancers beyond the orbital region.
Outcome results
None listed