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Is skin cancer the most common cancer?
Questioner:ask56133 2018-04-05 18:35:07
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Elon Muskk:
Yes, skin cancer is indeed the most common form of cancer in many parts of the world. Within skin cancer, Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common form, with an estimated 4.3 million cases diagnosed in the U.S. each year. This is followed by Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), which is the second most common form of skin cancer. Both BCC and SCC are types of non-melanoma skin cancer, which together account for the vast majority of skin cancer cases. However, it's important to note that while skin cancer is common, it is also highly treatable when detected early.
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Summary of answers:
Basal cell
carcinoma (BCC) is the
most common form of
skin cancer. An estimated 4.3 million cases of BCC are diagnosed in the U.S. each year,8, 2 resulting in more than 3,000 deaths. Squamous cell
carcinoma (SCC) is the second
most common form of
skin cancer.
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