How serious is basal cell skin cancer?

It is generally not a life-threatening cancer, which is a big relief. While keeping your skin healthy with fresh aloe vera gel and avoiding harsh sun is good, you must see a dermatologist for this. Do not try to treat skin growths or patches with home remedies alone.

I had a basal cell carcinoma removed from my shoulder just three months ago. The doctor cut it out under local anesthesia in the clinic, and I didn't even need chemotherapy. It is serious because it's cancer, but once it's removed, you are completely good to go.

It is actually very mild and highly treatable, so please don't lose your sleep over it! 😊 Just a small procedure at the doctor's clinic and you will be completely free of it. Keep smiling and stay positive!

I dealt with this on my nose last year. It is serious only if you ignore it for years, because then it can damage local tissue or cartilage. My tip is to get it removed via Mohs micrographic surgery if it's on your face, as it leaves the smallest possible scar.

It is very manageable and has a nearly 100% cure rate if caught early. Just make sure you use a high-SPF sunscreen daily and track any changes in your skin moles using a skin monitoring app. Tech makes it very easy to stay on top of these things now.

The removal surgery and biopsy might cost you around 10,000 to 20,000 rupees depending on the clinic, so plan accordingly. Since it is highly curable, it is better to get it done immediately rather than delaying and letting the growth get bigger, which will only increase the surgery cost.