Stage 3 Basal Cell Carcinoma

Stage 3 basal cell carcinoma is caused when earlier stages of basal cell carcinoma, the most common type of skin cancer, advances. Symptoms may include a sore on your face or neck that bleeds easily or scabs and oozes. There's no guaranteed cure for stage 3 basal cell carcinoma, but treatments for the condition are usually effective. Depending on the location of the tumor, treatment may include electrodesiccation and curettage or surgery (including Mohs surgery) to remove the tumor. If you notice symptoms that may be caused by stage 3 basal cell carcinoma, you should talk to your doctor.