Sarita Das Sarita Das Asked 9 months ago

Is bcc skin cancer dangerous?

My uncle had a spot diagnosed as BCC skin cancer a few months back. They removed it, but I'm still worried about him. Is BCC skin cancer generally considered dangerous?

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Rima Patel Rima Patel Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago
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While I'm usually one for trying home remedies, for something like BCC (basal cell carcinoma), it's definitely something you need to take seriously, not try to cure yourself. It's dangerous if left untreated because it can grow and cause local damage, even though it rarely spreads. So, a doctor's visit is a must.

Priya Singh Priya Singh Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Having just dealt with BCC myself, I can tell you it's serious enough that you shouldn't ignore it. It's usually slow-growing and localized, so not 'deadly' in the way melanoma is, but it will keep growing and cause damage if you don't get it removed. Mine was a simple excision, and now I'm fine. So yes, get it treated.

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Arjun Das Arjun Das Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

Dangerous like forgetting your favorite snack at home? Haha, not quite, but it's not something to take lightly either. BCC is a skin cancer, so it needs proper treatment, just like a serious food craving needs proper attention! Go to the skin doc, they'll fix it.

Sarita Gupta Sarita Gupta Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

While BCC is the most common and generally least aggressive skin cancer, it is still cancer, so it's serious. It won't spread usually, but it will grow bigger locally and can cause problems. The practical solution is to get it checked early by a dermatologist and get it removed. No need to panic, but no need to delay either.

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Gopalakrishna Iyer Gopalakrishna Iyer Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

I avoid giving medical advice, but from what I understood when a friend had it, BCC is serious in the sense that it needs proper medical intervention. It can cause local damage if not treated. So yes, it needs a doctor's attention, not to be ignored.

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