cancer

Basal cell carcinoma

Basal-cell (BCC), also known as basal-cell cancer, basalioma, or rodent ulcer, is the most common type of skin cancer. It often appears as a painless, raised area of skin, which may be shiny with small blood running over it. It may also present as a raised area with ulceration. Basal-cell cancer grows slowly and can damage the around it, but it is unlikely to spread to distant areas or result in death.

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Symptoms — what it feels like

·Painless raised area of skin that may be shiny with small blood running over it or ulceration

How it's found

·Examination, skin

Treatment

·Surgical removal

Outlook

·Good

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