basil cell cancer – Flashcards
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what is basil cancer?
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A type of skin cancer that begins in the basal cells.
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where is basil cancer located on the body?
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it typically shows in places such as the face and neck.
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what are some treatment options?
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*Excisional Surgery *Radiation *Cryosurgery *Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) *Laser Surgery *Topical Medications-Imiquimod,-5 Fluorouracil *Oral Medicine for Advanced Basal Cell Carcinoma-Vismodegib(Erivedge),-Sonidegib(Odomzo) *Mohs Micrographic Surgery *Curettage and Electrodessication
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what does Curettage and Electrodessication treatment do?
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This technique is usually reserved for small lesions. The growth is scraped off with a curette, an instrument with a sharp, ring-shaped tip), then the tumor site is desiccated (burned) with an electrocautery needle.
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what is the cause?
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Both long-term sun exposure over your lifetime and occasional intense exposure to the sun.
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what does it look like?
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This cancer appears as a white waxy lump or a brown scaly patch on sun-exposed areas.
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what can you do?
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Regular visits to a dermatologist should be a routine so that the entire skin surface can be examined and treated.
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true or false- basal cell cancer is the most frequently form of skin cancer.
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true
