Would you favor radiation or immune modulating treatment like imiquimod to treat an uncomplicated basal cell carcinoma on the nose in an elderly patient for whom you'd like to avoid surgery?  

Would depend on size, treatment goal and general health/condition of patient. Radiotherapy is in general better in terms of cure and likely easier for the average patient to tolerate if logistical issues are discounted. If it is a smaller lesion, a simple curettage and electrodesiccation is a reas...