Basal Cell Carcinoma By Jake Breault, Alycia Zenga, Haley Tweedell, Anna Plouffe and Sam

Portion of Skin Basal Cell Carcinoma are uncontrollable growths within cells of the stratum basale in the epidermis It is mainly caused by exposure of the sun

Other Implications on Rest of Skin Other implications include… – Sores – Bumps  Most of these other implications are non- aggressive, however occasionally some may cause the destruction of tissues

What Are Some Symptoms? Symptoms include… – Open sores – Reddish Patches of Skin – Shiny bumps or nodules – Scar-like area  These are also the signs that one has this condition

Who’s Affected? Anyone can get it; however those with fairer skin are more at risk, as are older people. Also, anyone who visits tanning booths or doesn’t apply sunscreen are at risk as well.

Prevention Follow important sun safety rules and avoid tanning booths. Also it is a good idea to examine your skin every so often.

Treatment In order to treat basal cell carcinoma one can get laser therapy, radiation therapy, topical chemotherapy, or Moh’s Surgery, which is a special type of surgery specifically designed for skin cancer, where the doctor removes one layer of skin at a time until the tumors are removed.

Extra Information Affects 1 million Americans each year It is the most common skin cancer (75% of all skin cancers) It has a 95% cure rate

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