How long basal cell carcinoma can live in general is mainly related to the type of pathology, severity of the disease and the treatment of the patient, which should be analyzed specifically and not be generalized. Early detection and early treatment of basal cell carcinoma is an effective means to prolong the survival period. Generally speaking, if patients can receive effective treatment, such as surgery or radiotherapy, at the early stage of the disease, they have a high possibility of recovery, and some of them can even survive for a long time. If the patients are diagnosed in middle or late stage, the survival time will be obviously shortened, but most of the patients can still improve their uncomfortable symptoms after active and effective treatment, so as to improve the quality of life and prolong the survival period to a certain extent. Therefore, patients with basal cell carcinoma should go to the Department of Medical Oncology of regular hospitals in time, and pay attention to keep optimistic mood and actively cooperate with doctors for treatment.