Basal cell carcinomas, the most common form of skin cancer, occur in chronically sun-exposed areas such as the face. Locally advanced tumors in particular can be difficult to treat surgically. A ...

B asal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common type of skin cancer, arising from the basal cells located in the epidermis, the skin’s outermost layer. Despite its prevalence, BCC is often less ...

Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is an epithelial tumour of the skin. It seldom metastasizes, but has the potential for local invasion and destruction. It usually occurs as one or several small pearly ...

Danés, principal investigator of the Cancer and Stem Cell Biology Lab at the Champalimaud Foundation, in Lisbon, has shown ...

(With apologies to Archilochus, 7th century BC.) Figure 1: Histological sections of basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma of the skin. Figure 3: A basic schematic of the Hedgehog (HH ...

people with basal cell carcinoma may also experience sensations of stinging, burning, or tingling. Itchy skin is ...

A phase II trial reports success with an innovative immunotherapy for difficult-to-resect basal cell carcinoma, reducing ...

Basal cell carcinomas, the most common form of skin cancer, occur in chronically sun-exposed areas such as the face. Locally ...

A new study, co-led by a researcher from the Champalimaud Foundation, points the way to potential therapies to prevent the ...

Q: What is skin cancer? Dr. Polcari: Skin cancers are cancerous growths on the skin. Basal cell and squamous cell ... Q: What are the primary risk factors for developing skin cancer?

According to the American Cancer Society, basal cell and squamous cell carcinoma are two of the most common types of skin cancer. Here are the biggest differences between the two, via the ...