Treatments and Preventions of Squamous Cell Skin Cancer

Treatments and preventions of squamous cell skin cancer are particularly important since the risks factors of skin cancer are continuing increased. 

Treatments  

Treatment depends on the size and location of the skin cancer, the distance it has spread, and the patient’s overall health condition. Some squamous cell skin cancers may be more difficult to be treated. 

Treatments may involve in Modern Cancer Hospital Guangzhou:

• Excision operation: Cutting out the skin cancer and stitching the skin together
• Cryosurgery: Freezing the cancer cells, which kills them
• Medication: Skin creams containing imiquimod or 5-fluorouracil for superficial (not very deep) basal cell cancer
• Photodynamic therapy: Treatment using light, may be used to treat skin cancer
• Radiation may be used if the squamous cell skin cancer has spread to organs or lymph nodes, or for cannot be treated with surgery. Interventional therapy or immunotherapy is also applicable in some cases.

Outlook (Prognosis)

How well a patient does depends on many things, including how quickly the cancer was diagnosed. Most of these cancers are  well treated when treated early. Some squamous cell cancers may return.

Dermatologist from Modern Cancer Hospital Guangzhou suggested that if you have had skin cancer, you should have regular check-ups so that a doctor can examine your skin. You should also examine your skin once a month. Use a hand mirror to check hard-to-see places. Call your doctor if you notice anything unusual.

Possible Complications

Squamous cell cancer spreads faster than basal cell cancer, but still may grow slowly. It may spread to other parts of the body, including internal organs.

Preventions

The best way to prevent skin cancer is to reduce your exposure to sunlight.

 

Always use sunscreen:

Other important facts to help you avoid too much sun exposure:

• Avoid surfaces that reflect light more, such as water, sand, concrete, and white-painted areas.
• The dangers are greater closer to the start of summer.
• Skin burns faster at higher altitudes.
• Avoid sun lamps, tanning beds, and tanning salons.

Examine the skin regularly for unusual growths or skin changes.