Question 1

what's the survival rate for  basal cell carcinoma?

Accepted Answer

All are curable: Only the most terribly neglected basal cell carcinomas have any capacity to kill.  It's best though  to get them treated early.

Question 2

what is the survival rate for 2-3mm basal cell carcinoma?

Accepted Answer

100%: Basal cell carcinomas of the skin rarely spread. One that size can be easily excised.

Question 3

how can i treat basal cell carcinoma?

Accepted Answer

Varies: Most basal cell are treated surgically by curettage, excision or mohs surgery. For superficial basal cells in very sick elderly topical medications can be used. In very difficult location radiation is use on occasion. For people with multiple basal cells or who can tolerate surgery there is a new fda approved medication which is very expensive.

Question 4

how big is basal cell carcinoma usually?

Accepted Answer

: It depends on how long the lesion has been there without treatment. Most are small lesions, less than 0.5 cm. Left alone these can grow to multiple inches, eating away the tissue locally. These tumors do not metastasize, i.,e. do not spread to distant sites.

Question 5

what will happen if  basal cell carcinoma goes untreated?

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It will grow: It will grow and spread, and possibly cause damage to skin and other structures, depending on it's anatomic site.

Question 6

basal cell carcinoma multifocal superficial?

Accepted Answer

Excision: This type of basal cell needs excision with a 3-5 mm margin.  Consult with your dermatologist or plastic surgeon.

Question 7

i am worried about basal cell carcinoma of the skin?

Accepted Answer

Stay out of sun!: Or use a sunscreen with an spf over 15 always! the ultraviolet damage is cumulative, so the damage to your exposed skin lasts a lifetime--look at the neckline area compared to the covered breast skin in an older man or woman! if you have a bcc it must be removed, but rarely spreads or kills (unless irritated or ignored). See a plastic surgeon, not a non-surgeon.

Question 8

can basal cell carcinoma transfer to the bloodstream?

Accepted Answer

Extremely unlikely: Basal cell cancer (or carcinoma) is the most common type of skin cancer and it caused by cumulative sun exposure. It can spread by directly growing into surrounding areas and rarely by spreading through lymphatic vessels but not through the bloodstream. Melanoma, a less common but potentially deadly skin cancer, however can spread that way.

Question 9

is it possible for basal cell carcinoma (bcc) to puss up?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is uncommon, but this is possible with any type of skin cancer, especially if it is large.  However, it can be difficult to tell this apart from a sebaceous cyst which is non-cancerous.

Question 10

is infiltrative basal cell carcinoma an aggressive cancer?

Accepted Answer

Can Be: Usually basal cell carcinoma tend to be less aggressive than some other types of skin cancers. Here is a good resource for more on the topic

http://www.Cancer.Net/cancer-types/skin-cancer-non-melanoma.

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