The incidence of basal cell carcinoma in the under-30s in the UK

Skellett, A. M.; Hafiji, J.; Greenberg, David; Wright, Karen A.; Levell, N. J.

doi:10.1111/j.1365-2230.2011.04246.x

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“…The incidence rates in the UK appear to be increasing at a greater rate when compared to the rest of Europe. NMSC is most common in older age groups but the incidence of BCC is increasing in the young [3-6]. There are many options for the treatment of NMSC and these have been reviewed elsewhere [7-9].…”

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Longitudinal, mixed method study to look at the experiences and knowledge of non melanoma skin cancer from diagnosis to one year

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BackgroundSkin cancer is the most common type of cancer in humans and the incidence is increasing worldwide. Our objective was to understanding the needs, experiences and knowledge of individuals with Non Melanoma Skin Cancer (NMSC) from diagnosis up until one year.MethodsPatients with NMSC completed questionnaires at diagnosis, treatment, 8 weeks post treatment and 12 months post diagnosis. Body image, psychological morbidity and Quality of Life (QOL) were assessed at each time point, with the exception of QOL that was not assessed at diagnosis. Knowledge of NMSC was assessed at baseline and 8 weeks. A sub-sample of participants was also interviewed to allow a more in-depth exploration of patients’ experiences.Results76 participants completed the initial questionnaire, of which 15 were interviewed. Patients were anxious about a diagnosis of skin cancer, however they were no more depressed or anxious than the general population. QOL significantly improved from diagnosis to 8 weeks and from diagnosis to one year. Knowledge of NMSC was poor and did not improve after treatment. Hairdressers were highlighted as playing an important role in raising awareness and encouraging individuals to seek medical help. Most participants were aware of the need to check their skin for suspicious lesions but were not sure what to look for. At one year participants had forgotten their experience and were not overly concerned about skin cancer.ConclusionThere is a need to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of NMSC. Information on skin cancer needs to be tailored to the individual both at the start of treatment and during the follow up months, ensuring that participants’ needs and expectations are met. Targeting education at individuals in the community who regularly come into contact with skin should help in early identification of NMSC. This is important since skin cancer caught early is easily treatable and delay in presentation leads to larger and more complex lesions which impacts in terms of increased morbidity and increased health care costs.

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Longitudinal, mixed method study to look at the experiences and knowledge of non melanoma skin cancer from diagnosis to one year

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“…BCC is not routinely captured in registries, but it is nevertheless clear that the incidence rates of BCC vary significantly around the world, ranging from 2 in east Asia to 1,600/100,000 per year in Queensland, Australia (1-7). The incidence rates seem to be increasing in several populations (8)(9)(10)(11). Although mortality from BCC is low, morbidity can be considerable.…”

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Cutaneous Markers of Photo-Damage and Risk of Basal Cell Carcinoma of the Skin: A Meta-Analysis

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et al. 2013

Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers &Amp; Prevention

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Epidemiologic research has shown that cutaneous markers of photo-damage are associated with risk of basal cell carcinoma (BCC). However, there has been no previous attempt to calculate pooled risk estimates. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis after extracting relevant studies published up to January 2013 from five electronic databases. Eligible studies were those that permitted quantitative assessment of the association between histologically confirmed BCC and actinic keratoses, solar elastosis, solar lentigines, or telangiectasia. Seven eligible studies were identified and summary odds ratios (ORs) were calculated using both random and quality effects models. Having more than ten actinic keratoses was most strongly associated with BCC, conferring up to a fivefold increase in risk (OR: 4.97; 95% CI: 3.26-7.58). Other factors, including solar elastosis, solar lentigines, and telangiectasia had weaker but positive associations with BCC with ORs around 1.5. Markers of chronic photo-damage are positively associated with BCC. The presence of actinic keratoses was the most strongly associated with BCC of the markers examined. This work highlights the relatively modest association between markers of chronic ultraviolet exposure and BCC. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev; 22(9);

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“…1,2 When feasible, surgery is the most preferable therapeutic approach; 3,4 yet surgical treatment of large tumors may require extensive reconstruction measures, occasionally with substantial aesthetic and functional, sometimes mutilating sequels. For the aforementioned reasons, the search for efficacious, cost-effective, non-surgical treatment modalities for this frequent neoplasm is currently a promising active clinical research field.…”

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A neglected basal cell carcinoma in a young patient: successful treatment with immunocryosurgery

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The incidence of basal cell carcinoma in the under-30s in the UK

Abstract: The reported incidence of BCC in those aged < 30 years has increased by 145% during this period, corresponding to an average annual increase of 8.53%. This may be partially due to earlier presentation and to increased use of surgical treatments.

Cited by 22 publications

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Longitudinal, mixed method study to look at the experiences and knowledge of non melanoma skin cancer from diagnosis to one year

Longitudinal, mixed method study to look at the experiences and knowledge of non melanoma skin cancer from diagnosis to one year

Cutaneous Markers of Photo-Damage and Risk of Basal Cell Carcinoma of the Skin: A Meta-Analysis

A neglected basal cell carcinoma in a young patient: successful treatment with immunocryosurgery

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