Basal cell carcinoma


 

Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common skin cancer in humans. They can be destructive and disfiguring. Risk is increased in people who have had high cumulative exposure to sunlight (specifically UV light) and/or particular chemicals (e.g. arsenic). Treatment is with surgery or local chemotherapy. It is rarely life- or limb-threatening.

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Skin cancer - Sunlight - UV light - Arsenic - Surgery - Chemotherapy

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