Non-melanoma skin cancer

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:disease
gptkbp:affects humans
gptkbp:annualIncidenceWorldwide over 5 million cases
gptkbp:canMetastasizeTo rarely
gptkbp:commonIn elderly
light-skinned individuals
gptkbp:complication disfigurement
local tissue destruction
rare metastasis
gptkbp:diagnosedBy skin biopsy
gptkbp:excludes melanoma
gptkbp:firstDescribed 19th century
gptkbp:guidanceSystem gptkb:NCCN_Guidelines
American Academy of Dermatology guidelines
gptkbp:hasAwarenessMonth May
gptkbp:hasEpidemiology most common cancer worldwide
gptkbp:hasScreeningTest skin examination
gptkbp:hasType gptkb:cancer
basal cell carcinoma
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Non-melanoma skin cancer
gptkbp:ICD-10_code C44
gptkbp:mortalityRate low
gptkbp:mostCommonType basal cell carcinoma
gptkbp:prevention sun protection
avoiding tanning beds
regular skin checks
gptkbp:prognosis generally good
gptkbp:riskFactor radiation therapy
immunosuppression
older age
sun exposure
fair skin
gptkbp:secondMostCommonType gptkb:cancer
gptkbp:subclassOf gptkb:cancer
gptkbp:symptom skin lesion
non-healing sore
bleeding lesion
gptkbp:synonym NMSC
gptkbp:treatment radiation therapy
cryotherapy
surgical excision
topical medications
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:cancer
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4