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  • Basal cell carcinoma causes and risk factors

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    Currently, about 8 in 10 diagnosed skin cancers are basal cell carcinomas (BCC). Because BCCs grow slowly, most are curable. Know these Basal Cell Carcinoma causes and risk factors.

  • 7 Tips for Basal Cell Carcinoma Prevention

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    Basal cell carcinoma is currently the most common Skin Cancer. It is important to be aware of the options to prevent yourself and the people around you. More information on basal cell carcinoma prevention? Read here our 7 tips.

  • Is basal cell carcinoma itchy?

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    When it comes to detecting skin cancer, it’s important to understand the possible signs and symptoms. Basal cell carcinoma is the most common form of skin cancer. When found early, there are many treatment options in most cases. That’s why the SkinVision program is aimed towards early detection. There are several things to know about…

  • Where does basal cell carcinoma originate?

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    Basal cell carcinoma forms in the outer layer of the skin called the epidermis. There is some debate about which cells the cancer originates, but recent research points to epidermal stem cells as the culprit. The cancer was named after basal cells located in the lower part of the epidermis as the cancer cells look like basal…

  • Basal cell carcinoma (BCC): What to know

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    When looking for skin cancer symptoms during a regular skin check, things can get overwhelming. This is because there are so many different types of skin cancer, meaning there is a long list of possible symptoms of skin cancer. Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer, but there are a number of non-melanoma skin…

  • Basal Cell Carcinoma symptoms

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    If you have recently been diagnosed with skin cancer, you may have been told that you have basal cell carcinoma but have no idea what that actually means. Knowing the symptoms and signs of basal carcinoma will help you to understand how it occurred and for others, it could lead to early diagnosis and treatment.

  • What causes basal cell carcinoma?

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    Most basal cell carcinomas are a result of long-time, repeated sun-exposure or occasional intense sun-exposure. According to the Brazilian Journal of Dermatology, basal cell carcinoma is the most common malignant cancer in humans and its incidence has increased over the last decades. While basal cell carcinoma is very common, it is less deadly than other forms…

  • How does basal cell carcinoma form?

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    Basal cell carcinoma is the most common form of skin cancer. According to Cancer Research UK, about 75 out of every 100 cases (75%) of non-melanoma skin cancers are BCCs.

  • Basal Cell Carcinoma: what is it?

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    While melanoma is the most widely known and aggressive form of skin cancer, it’s actually the rarest type. Non-melanoma skin cancers, such as squamous cell carcinoma and basal cell carcinoma, are the most common forms of skin cancer.  Melanoma begins in melanocytes cells in the deepest layer of skin, also known as the hypodermic or subcutaneous…