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A biopsy of a small lesion removed from President Joe Biden's breast was confirmed to be basal cell carcinoma.
The doctor said that all the cancerous tissue had been removed and no further treatment was needed.
What is basal cell carcinoma and what should people know about this common type of skin cancer?
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According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, basal cell carcinoma (SCLC) is not only the most common type of skin cancer, but it is also the most common form of all cancers.
About 3.6 million people are diagnosed in the United States each year.
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© AP Photo/Susan Walsh President Joe Biden shields his eyes from the sun as he walks aboard Air Force One at Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland, on Oct. 20, 2021. AP Photo/Susan Walshsays D. I'm Appian, a board-certified dermatologist practicing in Austin, Texas, and a spokesperson for The Skin Cancer. . Foundation, he told Fox News Digital in a previous interview.
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"Almost all cases of basal cell carcinoma occur in parts of the body that are exposed to excessive sunlight, such as the face, ears, neck, scalp, shoulders, and back."
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© iStock Overexposure to UV rays from the sun or tanning beds can cause uncontrolled growth of basophils. iStockAs with all skin cancers, early diagnosis and treatment are essential.
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It is also responsible for 80% of non-melanoma skin cancers.
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"In general, it's easy to treat and never spreads," he says.
Common warning signs are open sores that heal slowly or heal again.
Other warning signs include sore or red areas of skin; Shiny, pink, red, or white "bumps or nodules"; Or little pink bumps, says skincare foundation on its website.
The most worrisome sign is a "flat, white, yellowish, or waxy scar-like area," which may be a sign of a more invasive form of basal cell carcinoma.
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© iStock Other treatments for BCC may include topical medications and cryosurgery, in which the tumor is frozen with liquid nitrogen. iStockA procedure called Mohs surgery is widely considered the most effective way to remove BCCs.
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Other treatments for BCC may include topical medications and cryosurgery, in which the tumor is frozen with liquid nitrogen, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation.
The second most common form of skin cancer is squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), which also results from UV exposure and often affects the same areas as skin cancer.
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© iStock Those who notice skin changes should see a doctor. iStockThe doctor said that melanoma is the most dangerous form of skin cancer and can be fatal if it spreads deeper into the skin or other parts of the body.
Anyone can get skin cancer, but certain factors increase the risk.
“This includes indoor tanning or sunburn, your skin type (the lighter your skin, the higher your risk), and genetics,” the doctor says. advertisement
The Skin Cancer Foundation has posted images of every basal cell carcinoma warning sign on its website.
Those who notice skin changes should see a doctor.