| 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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