Basal Cell Cancer: Diagnosis & Tests (Basal Cell Cancer, Skin Cancer (Basal Cell))

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Basal Cell Cancer

Alternate Names : Basal Cell Cancer, Skin Cancer (Basal Cell)

Basal Cell Cancer | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

How is the disease diagnosed?

A person notices an unusual spot or bump on the skin. This area may grow, change colors, itch, or otherwise make the person suspect that there is a problem. A doctor must remove the area and have it examined to confirm that it is basal cell cancer. The following changes in an area of skin should be checked by a doctor:

change in color

change in size

change in shape

change in elevation

change in surface

change in surrounding skin

change in sensation

change in consistency

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Author: Miriam P. Rogers, EdD, RN, AOCN, CNS
Reviewer: Fern Carness, RN, MPH
Date Reviewed: 10/01/01

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