Basal cell carcinomas rarely metastasize, but they do recur.

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 for my medical assisting final term 1

Answer 1

Vanessa,

 

It rarely metastasizes because its growth is very slow and it can be identified and treated relatively easily. Fair skinned people with reduced melanin have higher incidence of BCC, it would metastasize if left untreated.   

 

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