I’m sorry you are worried about your recent diagnosis and I can understand you wanting to know more.
BCC is the most common type of non melanoma skin cancer.It generally takes years to develop in most people. Most people will only need surgery as their primary treatment.
The British Association of Dermatology (B.A.D) website provides detailed information on basal cell carcinoma, including its symptoms, causes, and treatment options.
It's very rare for basal cell skin cancer to spread to another part of the body to form a secondary cancer. Basal cell carcinomas are rarely seen as life threatening.
You are right to keep an eye on any moles you have and assess them regularly. Not all moles that change are cancerous. Here is a guide to help you assess your moles.
If you would like to hear about people's experiences you may receive more replies if you post your question in another section of the Cancer Chat forum.
I hope this information is useful.
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