latest biopsy actinic keratosis (on head)

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    JC
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      called it "precancer". . going to do cryosurgery to treat, is that the standard treatment?

       

      thanks

      called it "precancer". . going to do cryosurgery to treat, is that the standard treatment?

       

      thanks

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        Janner
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          AK's or actinic keratoses are pretty common and a result of sun damage.  They may eventually turn into squamous cell carcinoma.  Treatment can be surgery, topical cream or cryo – I'd just go with the doctor's recommendation. 

          Janner

          Janner
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            AK's or actinic keratoses are pretty common and a result of sun damage.  They may eventually turn into squamous cell carcinoma.  Treatment can be surgery, topical cream or cryo – I'd just go with the doctor's recommendation. 

            Janner

            Janner
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              AK's or actinic keratoses are pretty common and a result of sun damage.  They may eventually turn into squamous cell carcinoma.  Treatment can be surgery, topical cream or cryo – I'd just go with the doctor's recommendation. 

              Janner

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