Question

The most common type of skin cancer is:

• A. Melanoma
• B. Basal cell carcinoma
• C. Squamous cell carcinoma
• D. Merkel cell carcinoma

Hint:

“BCC = most common, least dangerous; Melanoma = less common, most dangerous.”

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common skin cancer. It arises from the basal cells of the epidermis and is strongly associated with chronic sun exposure. BCC is slow-growing and rarely metastasizes, but can cause local destruction.
- Melanoma is more aggressive but less common.
- Squamous cell carcinoma is the second most common skin cancer.
- Merkel cell carcinoma is rare but highly aggressive.