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Overview


Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common type of skin cancer in the United States. It accounts for approximately 75% of non-melanoma skin cancers. This type of skin cancer originates in basal cells, which are located in the bottom layer of the epidermis.


Incidence of basal cell cancer increases with age. BCC may spread to nearby tissue, but usually does not metastasize (spread) to distant sites. The prognosis is good, in most cases, and follow-up examinations are im...Read the full article