MICROANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -In the U.S. alone, an estimated 3.6 million cases are diagnosed each year. BCCs arise from abnormal, uncontrolled growth of basal cells. Because BCCs grow slowly, most are curable and cause minimal damage when caught and treated early.

Detailed explanation-2: -Basal cell skin cancer is almost always cured when it’s found early and treated. If the cancer is low-risk, you may have a choice between surgery and a medicated cream. Your doctor can tell you if your cancer is low-risk.

Detailed explanation-3: -The earliest form of melanoma (considered stage 0), it is the easiest to treat and almost always curable.

Detailed explanation-4: -There are four main clinical variants of basal cell carcinoma. These are nodular, superficial spreading, sclerosing and pigmented basal cell carcinomas.