a type of skin cancer that is caused by exposure to large amounts of sunlight; commonly found on the neck, face, and arms
A kind of cancer that starts in the basal cells of the epidermis. It is most common among fair-skinned people and older people. It is caused by overexposure to the sun and to x-rays.
a malignant tumor that arises in the basal cells of the epidermis. Basal cell carcinoma can be locally invasive, but seldom metastasizes.
A common non-melanoma skin cancer that begins in the basal cell layer of the skin. Basal cell cancer is slow-growing and is not likely to spread to distant parts of the body.
A common kind of skin cancer, usually caused by too much exposure to sunlight and easily curable by surgery.
The most common form of skin cancer, basal cell carcinoma usually appears as slow growing, translucent, raised pearly nodules which, if untreated, may crust, ulcerate and sometimes bleed. If detected and treated early, it is usually curable.
A type of skin cancer that originates in the basal cells.
a common, slow-growing tumor that rarely metastasizes
a skin cancer that originates from basal keratinocytes in the top layer of the skin, the epidermis
the most common form of skin cancer; caused by the uncontrolled growth of basal cells of the epidermis, damaged by exposure to ultraviolet light
The most common form of skin cancer, accounting for about 75% of all skin cancer cases.
The most common form of skin cancer. It grows slowly and usually spreads to other areas of the body. It is detected easily and can be cured when treated quickly.
A form of skin cancer that grows very slowly and is curable in almost all cases by surgery or other local treatment.
Most frequent form of skin cancer; mostly induced by extensive exposure to UV light
A common type of (non-metastasizing) skin cancer.
The most common form of skin cancer, often associated with sun exposure
A common form of skin cancer. Basal cell carcinoma grows slowly and seldom spreads to other areas of the body. It is easily detected and cured when treated properly.
Most common type of skin cancer that originates from basal cells. Usually appears as a red lump or scaly area. Rarely spreads to other organs (metastasizes).
A malignant skin neoplasm that seldom metastasizes but has potentialities for local invasion and destruction. Clinically it is divided into types: nodular, cicatricial, morphaic, and erythematoid (pagetoid). More than 95% of these carcinomas occur in patients over 40. They develop on hairbearing skin, most commonly on sunexposed areas. Approximately 85% are found on the head and neck area and the remaining 15% on the trunk and limbs. (From Dorland, 27th ed; DeVita Jr et al., Cancer: Principles & Practice of Oncology, 3d ed, p. 1471)
is a very common, slow-growing type of skin cancer. Most often it shows up on the face and neck. This cancer rarely spreads to other parts of the body and can be easy to treat.
A cancer that develops in cells found in the deepest layer of the skin - basal cells.
The most common form of skin cancer that involves cells in the outer layer of skin.
A type of skin cancer in which the cancer cells resemble the basal cells of the epidermis.
(BAY-sal sel kar-sin-O-ma): A type of skin cancer that arises from the basal cells, small round cells found in the lower part, or base, of the epidermis, the outer layer of the skin.
the most common non-melanoma skin cancer. It begins in the lowest layer of the epidermis, called the basal cell layer. It usually develops on sun-exposed areas, especially the head and neck. Basal cell cancer is slow-growing and is not likely to spread to distant parts of the body.
Common, locally destructive, nonmetastasizing malignancy of the skin composed of medullary pattens of basaloid cells.
A skin cancer of cells resembling those of the basal (deepest) layer of the skin. It is locally invasive but rarely metastasises.
Comprise about 75% - 80% of non-melanoma skin cancers
A malignant growth of epidermal tissue, specifically basal cells. They are maost common in the fair-skinned on sun-exposed areas (especially the face).
This is a common form of skin cancer with almost 1 million cases each year in America. Treatment includes a procedure to remove the cancer, typically by cutting out the affected area or treating with a topical chemotherapy. If left untreated, the cancer will continue to grow. Individuals who have been diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma need sun protection to minimize UV exposure.
The most common form of skin cancer. Commonly associated with overexposure of the skin to ultraviolet light, and/or other contributing factors.
This type of skin cancer affects the basal cells found in the top layer of skin, called the epidermis.
the most common form of skin cancer, characterized by small, shiny, raised bumps on the skin that are fragile and often bleed.
The most common type of skin cancer.
A type of skin cancer in which the cancer cells look like the basal cells of the skin.
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