superficial basal cell

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.

I'm a 45 year old female who layed out in the sun way to much as a teenager. I had my first basal cell that showed up on my lower back 2 years ago. I just had my 2nd Basal cell on my front waist line area it was really small and looked really pink and white. I took a picture because it really looked like nothing. Just had the area removed around it with 7 total stitches.

Hi,
I am sorry that you have to go through this. Its really nerve-wracking to constantly worry about any changes that appear.
I can agree with others, that probably the most reasonable thing to do is regularly do check-ups with derm and pay attention to any new things that appear.
Well, my friend (she was something quite similar to you), was very stressed out and freaking every time when even a small acne appeared, so her oncologist advised her to use a natural medicine, which would activate her immune system and destroy malignant cells that may appear. By using this virotherapy product she kind of felt better, because she had a feeling that she is doing all she can to protect herself from such illnesses returning.
This is one way how to cope with the nasty feeling of being unprotected.
Take care,
Beatriice

My biggest fear is one showing up on my face. I used Merdedirm on my back scar and it really helped reduce the scar. I'm just glad we got it early. Is it possible to download my picture on this web site so other people can see how small a basal cell can be?
Do you know what the name of the medicine is your friend was taking? I'm willing to try everything!

Hello pdavies,
my friend was visiting Latvian Virotherapy Center and injected Rigvir.
As I read somewhere, they are working with patients from 28 countries worldwide, so the distance shuldn`t be a problem for you!
Best of luck,
Beatriice

I had a Basal Cell Carcinoma removed from my nose by Mohs recently. I was horrified when I first saw the size of the 'crater' that it left but, fortunately, the scar has healed really well (it was left to fill out naturally rather than being stitched so has left quite a natural result and minimal scaring). Have recently completed a course of Efudix treatment as a follow-up to kill off any pre-cancerous cells elsewhere on my nose. Was a little unpleasant but at least I can take comfort knowing that I now have no pre-cancerous cells on my nose. Not sure if this would be appropriate for you - suggest talking to your dermatologist.

I had a Basal Cell Carcinoma removed from my nose by Mohs recently. I was horrified when I first saw the size of the 'crater' that it left but, fortunately, the scar has healed really well (it was left to fill out naturally rather than being stitched so has left quite a natural result and minimal scaring). Have recently completed a course of Efudix treatment as a follow-up to kill off any pre-cancerous cells elsewhere on my nose. Was a little unpleasant but at least I can take comfort knowing that I now have no pre-cancerous cells on my nose. Not sure if this would be appropriate for you - suggest talking to your dermatologist.

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