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What causes basal cell carcinoma?
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Basal cell: Years of sun damage or exposure to radiation treatment or arsenic.
Answered 4/2/2013
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Usually sun: Basal carcinoma is du rdiaion damage, most commonly. It may also be caused by a genetic disorder.
Answered 2/20/2019
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