| Basal Cell Carcinoma
is a skin cancer that develops in the basal
layer of the skin—deeper than the surface
layer. Basal cell carcinoma is the most common
form of cancer worldwide. It is associated
with chronic sun exposure. Basal cell carcinoma
seldom spreads to other parts of the body,
but can be disfiguring if not treated early.
Basal cell cancer should be treated promptly
by your dermatologist because they can grow
locally and destroy surrounding tissues.
Basal Cell cancers are curable, and are treated
with surgical procedures (excision, electrodessication
and curettage, Mohs Micrographic Surgery),
Photodynamic therapy or Imiquimod cream,
depending on the type of cancer, its location
and its size. |
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