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Find your community on the free RareGuru App.Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is the second most common skin cancer. SCC most often affects individuals who are exposed to large amounts of sunlight. It is typically characterized by a red papule or plaque with a scaly or crusted surface; it may be suspected whenever a small, firm reddish-colored skin lesion, growth or bump appears on the skin, but it may also be a flat growth with a curly and crusted surface. Most often these growths are located on the face, ears, neck, hands and/or arms, but they may occur on the lips, mouth, tongue, genitalia or other area. The most common causes of SCC are radiation from the sun and arsenic exposure. With appropriate treatment, it is usually curable.
Source: GARD Last updated on 05-01-20
Skin cancer generally has a high cure rate if it is treated early. Treatment depends on how big the tumor is, its location, and how far it has spread (metastasis). Methods of treatment for squamous cell carcinoma may include:
The outlook for small squamous cell lesions that are removed early and completely is extremely favorable, with about 95% cured if they are removed promptly.
Last updated on 05-01-20
The American Cancer Society provides information on Squamous cell carcinoma. Please click on the link to access this resource.
Last updated on 04-27-20
The National Cancer Institute provides the most current information on cancer
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Genetics of Skin Cancer–for health professionals
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Skin Cancer Treatment–for health professionals
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Last updated on 04-27-20
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