ADVANCED NONMELANOMA SKIN CANCERS: INSIDE CSCC AND BCC
Nonmelanoma skin cancers (NMSC) are a heterogeneous group of cancers that primarily include cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (CSCC) and basal cell carcinoma (BCC).1,2
Together, CSCC and BCC comprise approximately 99% of NMSC cases, and are the most common malignancies in the world.2
Key global statistics for NMSC:
7.7 million cases
estimated worldwide in 20171
>30%
of all cancer diagnoses worldwide1
Key US statistics for NMSC:
>3.3 million cases
diagnosed in the United States annually3
1 out of 3
cancers diagnosed in the United States4
Despite the high incidence of NMSC, only a small number of cases progress to advanced disease.1
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