Will Basal Cell Carcinoma Come Back?

The rate of basal cell carcinoma recurrence is about 40%, which means there's definitely a chance of this type of skin cancer coming back after it's been removed. If BCC does recur, it will usually return to a different spot on the body.

What are the chances of basal cell carcinoma returning?

The 5-year recurrence rate is about 5%, but it depends on the histologic subtype and type of treatment; the recurrence rate is less than 1% for primary (previously untreated) BCCs treated with Mohs micrographic surgery.

Can basal cell come back in the same spot?

A. After being removed, basal cell carcinoma (BCC) of the skin does recur at some other spot on the body in about 40% of people.

Marcus Vance

Marcus Vance

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