Squamous cell carcinoma is a type of skin cancer commonly occurred, according to dermatologist from Modern Cancer Hospital Guangzhou. Skin cancer falls into two groups: non-melanoma and melanoma. Squamous cell carcinoma is a type of non-melanoma skin cancer.
Some basic knowledge about squamous cell carcinoma:
Causes:
Squamous cell cancer may occur in normal skin or in skin that has been injured or inflamed. Most skin cancers occur on skin that is regularly exposed to sunlight or other ultraviolet radiation.
Experts from Modern Cancer Hospital Guangzhou state that risks for squamous cell skin cancer include:
· Having light-colored skin, blue or green eyes, or blond or red hair
· Long-term, daily sun exposure (such as in people who work outside)
· Many severe sunburns early in life
· Older age
· Having had many x-rays
· Chemical exposure
Symptoms
Squamous cell skin cancer usually occurs on the face, ears, neck, hands, or arm. It may occur on other areas.
The main symptom is a growing bump that may have a rough, scaly surface and flat reddish patches.
The earliest form appears as a scaly, crusted, and large reddish patch (often larger than 1 inch).
A sore that does not heal can be a sign of squamous cell cancer. Any change in an existing wart, mole, or other skin lesion could be a sign of skin cancer.
Exams and Tests
Your doctor will check your skin and look at the size, shape, color, and texture of any suspicious areas.
If your doctor thinks you might have skin cancer, a piece of skin will be removed and sent to a lab for examination under a microscope. This is called a skin biopsy. There are different types of skin biopsies.
A skin biopsy must be done to confirm squamous cell skin cancer or other skin cancers.
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