A form of skin cancer. Over 250,000 cases of squamous cell carcinoma are reported each year with approximately 2,500 deaths. Squamous cell carcinoma develops in the keratinocytye cells within the epidermis (the outer layer of the skin). It usually appears on the areas of the body that have been directly exposed to the sun, such as the face, the backs of the hands, the rims of the ears, and the lips. While easy to remove in it's early stages, if ignored it is capable of spreading to other organs and can eventually be fatal. Treatment typically involves surgical removal of the effected tissue.
Squamous cells are usually found on the surface of the body, in the skin. Squamous cell carcinomas can develop in parts of the body like the oesophagus or cervix.
Cancer that starts in the squamous cells. It is one of the more common types of skin cancer. It can also develop in internal parts of the body like the oesophagus or the cervix.
A malignant skin tumor of cells within the squamous cell layer of the epidermis.
A type of skin cancer that usually appears as red, scaly patches on the lips, face, and tips of ears, but can also occur in other sites, such as the cervix and lungs.
Common form of skin cancer that appears on areas of the body most exposed to the sun; starts as scaling red areas which grow rapidly, bleed easily, and may form sores that do not heal; a type of skin cancer in which the cells resemble the squamous cells of the epidermis.
A malignant growth originating from a squamous cell. This form of cancer can be seen on the skin, lips, inside the mouth, throat or esophagus.
(SKWAY-mus sell kar-sih-NO-mah) ( listen) Cancer that begins in squamous cells, which are thin, flat cells that are found in the tissue that forms the surface of the skin, the lining of the hollow organs of the body, and the passages of the respiratory and digestive tracts. Also called epidermoid carcinoma.
A type of skin cancer arising from squamous cells.
A slow-growing skin cancer. It is often the result of overexposure to the sun.
A type of non-small cell lung cancer that begins in the squamous cells of the lungs.
a malignant deterioration of some of the squamous cells of the skin, frequently arising in the larger bronchi and commonly spread by direct extension and lymph node metastasis.
a skin cancer that fat diet
a slow growing kind of a cancer and it usually begins in the bronchial tubes
Less common, but more serious and more difficult to treat than Basal Cell Carcinoma. It is usually caused by trauma to the affected area, such as leg ulcers, lip biting, smoking cigarettes and using smokeless tobacco products.
Cancer that begins in squamous cells, which are thin, flat cells resembling fish scales that make up most of the epidermis, the outer layer of the skin. Squamous cells are also found in the lining of the hollow organs of the body, and the passages of the respiratory and digestive tracts.
A carcinoma whose parenchyma is composed of anaplastic squamous cells.
Cancer that arises from the epithelium of the body's tissue and is frequently found in the lungs and skin.
Cancer arising in the squamous epithelium identifiable microscopically by its scaly or plate-like appearance. The most common form of cervical cancer arising from squamous cells in the epithelium (tissue which lines the vagina and outer layers of the cervix)
one of the subtypes of non-small cell carcinoma also known as epidermoid carcinoma.
Common form of cancer arising from skin, cervix or lung.
Cancer arising from the skin or the surfaces of other structures, such as the mouth, cervix, or lungs.
A cancer that develops from squamous cells found in the skin that covers the outside and lines the inside of the body.
A form of skin cancer that usually appears as red, scaly patches or nodules typically on the lips, face, or tips of ears. It can spread to other parts of the body if untreated.
A skin cancer that usually involves red, scaly patches or nodules on the lips, face, or tips of ears. It can also involve the cervix and lungs and can spread to other parts of the body if untreated.
carcinoma derived from flat squamous epithelium.
A form of skin cancer that is more aggressive than basal cell carcinoma. People who have received PUVA may be at risk of this type of skin cancer.
a form of skin cancer that affects about 20 percent of patients with skin cancer. This highly treatable cancer is characterized by red, scaly skin that becomes an open sore.
this skin cancer is less common than the basal cell, but can be more dangerous because it grows more quickly and may spread. It usually appears on the areas of the skin that have been exposed to the sun.
skin cancer arising from the squamous "scaly" epithelium of the skin.
A type of skin cancer that shows up on the face, neck, ears, and back of the hands. It is not as common as Basal Cell Carcinoma, but is more aggressive. Still, this cancer rarely spreads to other parts of the body.
of the skin – a form of skin cancer that usually appears as red, scaly patches on the face, lips, and tips of the ears, which can spread to other parts of the body if left untreated.
second most common skin cancer that originates in the squamous cell
Cancer that begins in the non-glandular cells; for example, the skin.
(SKWAY-mus. . .kar-sin-O-ma): Cancer that begins in squamous cells, which are thin, flat cells resembling fish scales. Squamous cells are found in the tissue that forms the surface of the skin, the lining of the hollow organs of the body, and the passages of the respiratory and digestive tracts.
Cancer that begins in the flat scale-like cells in the skin and in tissues that line certain organs of the body including the larynx.
The most common form of lung cancer, squamous cell carcinoma originates in the bronchi and is slow to spread to other parts of the body.
Malignant neoplasm of stratified squamous epithelium that is capable of locally destructive growth and distant metastasis.
a cancer found most commonly on skin, but also in inner linings of the body, for example, a lung.
Comprises 16% of skin cancers, and attacks the mid-layers of the skin layer. Symptoms resemble those of basal cell cancer.
A cancer originating in the squamous cells of the skin.
The most common form of skin cancer.
This is a form of skin cancer that affects almost 200,000 Americans each year. If left untreated, the cancer will continue to grow and can become life threatening. Individuals diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma or who have a heightened risk of developing squamous cell carcinoma need sun protection to minimize UV exposure.
This type of cancer affects the flat, scale-like cells on the surface of the skin called squamous cells.
Cancer that occurs in squamous cells, the main cells of the epidermis (outer layer of the skin)
A subtype of non-small cell lung cancer (also called epidermoid carcinoma).
a malignant neoplasm derived from stratified squamous epithelium, the purely cellular avascular layer covering all the free surfaces, cutaneous, mucous, and serous, including the glands.
cancer of the bottom layer of skin; most are curable if removed early
Skin cancer that forms in the flat, scale-like skin cells of the epidermis called the squamous cells. It accounts for approximately 16% of all skin cancers. This cancer is highly treatable, but it can metastasize and cause death.
A malignant neoplasm (new growth) made of epithelial cells tending to infiltrate the surrounding tissues and give rise to metastasis (distant spread). (the most common type of cancer of the larynx and lung).
cancer that occurs in squamous cells, which are specialized cells near the skin surface that produce protective keratin.
In medicine, squamous cell carcinoma is a form of cancer of the carcinoma type that may occur in many different organs, including the skin, mouth, esophagus, prostate, lungs, and cervix. It is a malignant tumor of epithelium that shows squamous cell differentiation.