Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC) | Understanding the Most Common Skin Cancer

Basal Cell Carcinomas, BCCs, are the most common form of skin cancer. Early diagnosis and treatment means better outcomes for patients. Therefore, we should improve our awareness for all skin cancers including basal call carcinomas.

In this video Dr Hart-Pinto tells you all you need to know about Basal Cell Carcinomas, BCCs, including:


What is a Basal Cell Carcinoma?
Who is at risk of Basal Cell Carcinoma?
What do BCCs look like?
How are BCCs Diagnosed?
What does the test involve?
Haw can BCCs be treated?
How can I prevent skin cancers including BCCs?


#BasalCellCarcinoma #BCC #SkinCancer

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Introduction
00:57 What are BBCs?
01:53 Who gets BCCs?
03:44 Signs & Symptoms
04:37 Diagnosis
05:33 Treatment
08:36 Skin Cancer Prevention
09:39 Prognosis
10:04 Outro
10:16 Legal Disclaimer
10:40 Video Recommendations

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Further Reading - Resources for Patients

NHS - BCC
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/....non-melanoma-skin-ca

British Association of Dermatology - BCC Patient info
https://badmainstage.wpengine.....com/wp-content/uploa

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References

NICE


https://www.nice.org.uk/guidan....ce/qs130/chapter/qua

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Uploaded: 15th Aug 2021

Last updated: 14th June 2023 - Thumbnail & Closed Captions Added

Next review date: 14th June 2026

Author: Dr Andrew Hart Pinto

Internally peer-reviewed: Dr Najeebah Jaunbocus 14th Aug 2021

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BCC Medical images are provided by the National Cancer Institute. Images are in the public domain and can be freely reused.
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Lectures cover definitions, aetiology, symptoms, clinical features, management, prognosis and complications of a wide variety of medical topics. Also covered are medical statistics, ethics and law.

Authors:
1. Dr. A. Hart-Pinto MBChB (Hons) BSc (Hons) MRCS
2. Dr. Najeebah Jaunbocus MBChB MRCGP

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