1. Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common skin cancer. While it rarely spreads inside the body, it will spread through the skin, cartilage and bone if left untreated. They are directly related to your total sun exposure, history of sun burns and prior radiation exposure. There are some genetic syndromes with high rates of BCC. 2. Treatment depends on the pathology, location and size. If the pathology reads “superficial BCC” ask your doctor about non surgical options like imiquimod, scrape

This pink and pigmented spot is not a melanoma