True or False: Squamous Cell Carcinomas are known to be less aggressive than Basal Cell Carcinomas.

Squamous Cell Carcinomas (SCCs) are actually considered more aggressive than Basal Cell Carcinomas (BCCs). While both types of skin cancer are forms of non-melanoma skin cancer, SCCs have a higher potential for metastasis, which means they can spread to other parts of the body more readily than BCCs.

Basal Cell Carcinomas are generally regarded as the least aggressive and the most common type of skin cancer. They tend to grow slowly and usually remain localized, making them less dangerous. In contrast, Squamous Cell Carcinomas can not only grow deeper into the skin but also have the capability to invade nearby tissues and spread to lymph nodes and distant organs in more advanced cases.

Understanding the differences in aggressiveness between these two types of skin cancer is crucial for effective diagnosis and treatment, particularly in a tanning certification context where clients may be concerned about skin cancer risks associated with tanning.