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Basal Cell Cancer - Basal Cell Cancer
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Diagnosis & Tests
How is the disease diagnosed?
A person notices an unusual spot or bump on the skin. This area may grow, change colors, itch, or otherwise make the person suspect that there is a problem. A doctor must remove the area and have it examined to confirm that it is basal cell cancer. The following changes in an area of skin should be checked by a doctor: