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Basal Cell Carcinoma is considered the most common skin cancer. It is a slowly evolving cancer, which takes a few months or years to transform into a nodule, ulcerate and bleed.
It is related to sun exposure.
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The tumor rarely causes metastasis, but with its growth it causes infiltration and tissue destruction. It is located on the face (upper 2/3), being less common on the trunk and extremities.
The most characteristic presentation is a red or pink papule (small ball) that does not heal, grows and may bleed.
Diagnosis
The diagnosis is confirmed through a skin biopsy for pathological examination.
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It presents several treatment modalities that depend on the size of the lesion, location, type and age.
A specialist doctor indicates the best treatment modality. Patients must follow the treatment strictly, not only for local control, but also because studies show that around 40% of individuals who have had this type of cancer are at risk of developing a new basal cell carcinoma in five years.
Prevention
Some prevention tips are: avoid excessive exposure to the sun, wear protective clothing such as caps, hats and glasses; try to stay in the shade; use UVA and UVB sunscreen with a protection factor of 15 or more and reapply it every two hours; start preventing in childhood, which is why the influence of adults in children's education is important.
