US President Joe Biden had a basal cell carcinoma skin lesion successfully removed from his chest, say sources.
Basal Cell Cancer-Risk Factors-Symptoms–Diagnosis–Treatment–Prognosis-Prevention
Basal cell cancer is a locally invading cancer. It often occurs on the face above a line joining the angle of the mouth and the ear lobe.
Basal cell cancer is a locally invading cancer. It often occurs on the face above a line joining the angle of the mouth and the ear lobe.
‘US President Joe Biden’s biopsy results confirmed that the small lesion was basal cell carcinoma.’
"No further treatment is required."
What is Basal Cell Carcinoma?
Basal cell carcinoma is the most common form of skin cancer and the most frequently occurring form of all cancers, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation, Xinhua news agency reported.Basal cell carcinoma lesions do not tend to "spread" or metastasize, O'Connor said, adding that "they do, however, have the potential to increase in size, resulting in a more significant issue as well as increased challenges for surgical removal".
"The site of the biopsy has healed nicely and the President will continue dermatologic surveillance as part of his ongoing comprehensive healthcare," the White House doctor noted.
Basal Cell Tumors Regrow when Patients Stop Drug Treatment
Vismodegib drug is highly effective in treating basal cell carcinoma. But, tumor cells frequently persist when patients stop taking the drug.
Vismodegib drug is highly effective in treating basal cell carcinoma. But, tumor cells frequently persist when patients stop taking the drug.
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Quiz on Skin Cancer
The skin is the largest organ of the body, comprising of two main layers - the epidermis and the dermis. This quiz on skin cancer will help you brush up your knowledge on this topic.
The skin is the largest organ of the body, comprising of two main layers - the epidermis and the dermis. This quiz on skin cancer will help you brush up your knowledge on this topic.
World Cancer Death Clock
World Cancer Death Clock is a dynamic calculator that constantly updates the number of people in the world dying due to various cancers.
World Cancer Death Clock is a dynamic calculator that constantly updates the number of people in the world dying due to various cancers.
