Category Archives: Basal & Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Though there are several types of skin cancer, many people only know of the general term itself. The varying forms are lumped into one, at least as far as communication goes. To the medical professional, general terms are inadequate. Specificity is necessary if we are to understand, prevent, and appropriately treat each type of carcinoma […]

• Posted on: Sep 15 2019
• By: American Society for Mohs Surgery
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The majority (80 percent) of skin cancer diagnoses made each year are related to basal cells, or BCCs. Diagnoses of squamous cell carcinomas, SCCs, occur less frequently but are by no means uncommon. It is essential that physicians and patients know how to recognize squamous cell carcinomas. Furthermore, it is important that these lesions not […]

• Posted on: Apr 15 2018
• By: American Society for Mohs Surgery
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