Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common form of skin cancer. More than two million cases of this skin cancer are diagnosed in the United States each year.
This skin cancer usually develops on skin that gets sun exposure, such as on the head, neck and back of the hands. BCC is especially common on the face, often forming on the nose, although it is possible to get BCC on any part of the body, including the trunk, legs and arms.People who use tanning beds have a much higher risk of getting BCC. They also tend to get BCC earlier in life.
This type of skin cancer grows slowly and rarely spreads to other parts of the body. Treatment is important because BCC can grow wide and deep, destroying skin tissue and bone.
Visit the American Academy of Dermatology website for more information about BCC: https://www.aad.org/public/diseases/skin-cancer/basal-cell-carcinoma.
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