@rhondaobason25 - I’m sorry about your basal cell carcinoma (BCC) diagnosis—it’s tough to face with so little info. However, BCC, the most common skin cancer, grows slowly and rarely spreads but needs treatment to avoid local damage. It’s often caused by sun exposure and appears as a pearly bump, red patch, or non-healing sore on sun-exposed areas.
Surgery is recommended because it’s over 95% effective at removing BCC. Options include:
Excisional Surgery: Removes the tumor and some healthy skin.
Mohs Surgery: Removes layers, checking for cancer cells, ideal for the face.
Curettage: Scrapes small BCCs, followed by burning the area.
Done outpatient with local anesthesia, surgery takes 30 minutes to a few hours. Recovery is 1–4 weeks, with possible scarring. Suggest you ask your doctor which surgery is right for you.
BCC is highly treatable, with a near-100% cure rate if caught early.
How long have you noticed it? Please share specific questions or details (e.g., BCC location or reports), and and if you have any particular questions or concerns and we will try to help! You’re not alone—we're here to help!