| Squamous
cell carcinoma: Squamous cell carcinoma
(SCC) is the second most common cancer of the skin.
Squamous cell carcinoma arises in the outer layer
of the skin (the epithelium). Middle-aged and elderly
persons, especially those with fair complexions
and frequent sun exposure, are most likely to develop
SCC.. Squamous cell carcinomas often arise from
small sandpaper-like growths called solar or actinic
keratoses. It is rare for SCC to spread to local
lymph nodes and internal organs, but metastasis
can happen when high-risk SCC is not promptly diagnosed
and treated. Squamous Cell cancers are curable,
and are treated with surgical procedures (excision,
electrodessication and curettage, Mohs Micrographic
Surgery), Photodynamic therapy or Imiquimod cream,
depending on the type of cancer, its location and
its size. |
