Dermatology
What is BCC?
How is BCC diagnosed?
Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is a type of skin cancer that forms in the basal cells of your skin. Basal cells exist in the lower part of your epidermis, which is the outside layer of your skin. Basal cell carcinoma looks like a small, sometimes shiny bump or scaly flat patch on your skin that slowly grows over time.
Depending on the appearance of the skin lesion, our doctors might immediately suspect a basal cell carcinoma diagnosis. To confirm the diagnosis, our doctors will complete a physical exam and ask you questions about your symptoms.
Details of Basal cell carcinoma
How is Basal cell carcinoma treated?
By removing cancer from your body. to remove cancer. Your provider will choose the best treatment option for you and your prognosis by considering your general health, age, location of the cancer, and the size of the lymphoma.
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How serious is basal cell skin cancer?
Basal cell cancer is the most common form of skin cancer, accounting for nearly 80% of all skin cancers. Basal cell cancers arise from abnormal basal cells in the skin. It is rarely fatal, but it can be locally aggressive.
Can basal cell skin cancer be removed?
Basal cell carcinoma is most often treated with surgery to remove all of the cancer and some of the healthy tissue around it. Options might include: Surgical excision. In this procedure, your doctor cuts out the cancerous lesion and a surrounding margin of healthy skin.
