📋Overview
Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common form of skin cancer, originating from basal cells in the epidermis. It is a slow-growing, locally invasive malignancy that rarely metastasizes. BCC primarily affects sun-exposed areas of the skin and is strongly linked to ultraviolet (UV) radiation exposure. The term 'basal cell carcinoma' is the modern preferred terminology.
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