A middle-aged man of Scottish descent is diagnosed with basal cell cancer on the face and forehead. What should the nurse include when teaching this person about the diagnosis?

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Basal cell cancer is a slow growing form of skin cancer and is the most common type of skin cancer. Recurrence is common with this type of skin cancer even after treatment. It rarely metastasizes, but it can grow locally and invade nearby tissues if not treated.

A Middle-Aged Man of Scottish Descent Is Diagnosed with Basal