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Q: superficial basal cell
asked by: agent101 on October 9th, 2008
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Hi from a newbie,

I feel I firstly must apologise in advance as I know that my condition is nothing compared to some of the posts on here, but I am seeking advise anyway..

I was recently diagnosed with a 1cm superficial basal cell on my lower back which is being removed in 5 days time.

I am the type of person that worries a lot anyway and obviously this came as quite a shock.

The trouble is that I'm now looking at every lump and bump on my skin and worrying it may be something sinister. I wondered if anyone else has a strategy for managing this. Does anyone have any advice Question
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MandMs
replied on October 10th, 2008
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I understand your concern.
It's good to know that basal cell carcinoma is a cancer that very rarely gives distant metastasis (basal cell carcinoma may spread to tissues around the cancer, but it usually does not spread to other parts of the body).
Most of the cases are treated completely, when the lesion is removed.
Having a lesion of 1 cm, defines cancer as a stage 1 (tumor of 2 centimeters or smaller)
Treated site needs to be monitored, cause possible second cancer usually develops near the first one.
Individuals with BCC have a 30% greater risk of having another BCC unrelated to the previous lesion in following 3 years.
Practice self examinations monthly, checking for lesion that want heel, or, has grown in a meantime.
Arrange skin exam with your dermatologist every six months to one year.
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