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

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

Answered 7/28/2012

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Dr. Barry Press answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Near to or 100%: Bcca are generally slow growing skin cancers that very rarely metastasize. They can be removed with several techniques and generally have a very low recurrence rate. A small basal cell carcinoma like this should rarely be a cause for concern if properly treated.

Answered 12/31/2022

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100%: Basal cell carcinoma (bcc) is the best cancer to get if you are going to get a skin cancer! although it is a malignant tumor, it rarely spreads/metastasizes to other organs. However, if left untreated it acts like a bulldozer eating its way into deeper tissue and becoming larger. Best thing to do is to have it removed completely by a fellowship trained mohs surgeon (www.Mohscollege.Org).

Answered 12/9/2013

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Dr. Arlo Miller answered

Specializes in Dermatology

100%: A small tumor like this poses an incredibly minute risk to mortality. You should get this dealt with, but you should not lose any sleep over it.

Answered 3/30/2013

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