How do I know if BCC has spread?

How do I know if BCC has spread?

Basal and squamous cell cancers don't often spread to other parts of the body. But if your doctor thinks your skin cancer might spread, you might need imaging tests, such as an MRI or CT scan.

How fast does BCC spread?

Basal cell carcinoma spreads very slowly and very rarely will metastasize, Dr. Christensen says. But if it's not treated, basal cell carcinoma can continue to grow deeper under the skin and cause significant destruction to surrounding tissues.

How can you tell if someone is in BCC?

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Can BCC go away on its own?

The main warning sign for basal cell carcinoma is that the spot doesn't go away on its own. [Patients often mistake basal cell carcinomas for minor injuries," says Dr. Christensen. [They don't realize that an ordinary cut or scratch will heal within a month or so.

What is the main line of treatment of basal cell carcinoma?

In nearly all cases of BCC, the recommended treatment modality is surgery. The surgical approach varies according to tumor size, depth, and location. Dermatologists may perform nearly all of the therapeutic options in an outpatient setting.pigmented bcc dermoscopy

Why did I get basal cell carcinoma?

The cause of basal cell carcinoma (BCC), the most common type of skin cancer, is well known. Most people develop it because their skin has been badly damaged by ultraviolet (UV) light from: The sun. Indoor tanning equipment (such as tanning beds or sunlamps)

How deep do they cut for basal cell carcinoma?

The ideal surgical treatment for BCC is complete removal, and it can be achieved either with safety margins or with micrographic control. The currently accepted treatment for basal cell carcinoma is an elliptical excision with a 4-mm surgical margin of clinically normal skin.

How quickly should a BCC be removed?

While timing varies case by case, most patients undergo Mohs surgery within 1-2 weeks of diagnosis. For more aggressive BCC cases, or in sensitive locations like around the eyes, surgery may be scheduled immediately-even the next day-after diagnosis.

Is there a cream to remove a basal cell carcinoma?

Imiquimod cream is an immunotherapy. It is a treatment for: basal cell skin cancer. that is small and in the top layer of the skin.