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What can be done to cure/prevent bcc? how dangerous is this kind of skin cancer?
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BCC: Removal of the cancer by dermatologist or plastic surgeon. Avoid sun!
Answered 10/27/2012
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Sun exposure: Avoiding exposure to the sun and/or use of sun screens helps in preventing basal cell carcinoma. Fortunately, it is curable with local excision, if it happens.
Answered 7/5/2012
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Basal cell: Basal cell carcinoma is technically a type of skin cancer. However in comparison to melanoma, the more dangerous type of skin cancer, basal cell carcinoma is almost always easily cured by removing the lump and unlikely to spread. Avoiding sun damage is the key to prevention.
Answered 12/11/2015
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