Question 1

what are squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma, and melanoma?

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3 skin cancers: These are the three most common cancers to arise in skin.  Basal cell carcinoma will kill only by invading a deep structure such as the brain. Squamous skin cancers tend to be slow and spread late. Melanomas are extremely treacherous and hated. All often but not always result from lots of sunlight.

Question 2

where to find more information on squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma, and melanoma?

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Skin cancer: This question really cannot be answered in this setting. You should go on the computer and you can read all about these three types of skin cancers, .

Question 3

what is the difference between: basal cell carcinoma epithelioma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma?

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Skin cancer: The difference between basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and melanoma has to do with how the skin cancer cells appear under the microscope as well as how they behave.  Therefore it is important that they be diagnosed and treated as quickly as possible by a healthcare professional who specializes in this area.

Question 4

is it safe for a pt with history of basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma (father died of malignant melanoma and sister has had a melanoma removed) to take enbrel (etanercept) for ra? red hair, blue eyes.

Accepted Answer

Yes but: You have to be monitored for side effects while on this med.

Question 5

what is squamous cell vs basal cell skin cancer?

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Different cell types: Squamous cell carcinomas are worse than basal cell carcinomas.  Squamous cell carcinomas can metastasize where as basal cell carcinomas very rarely do.  Both types occur more in sun exposed areas.

Question 6

what can you tell me about basal cell carcinoma and squamous skin cancer (basosquamous)?

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Common skin cancers: Basal cell followed by squamous Ca are the more common skin lesions.  Bas=al cell almost never metastasizes compared to sqaumous cell Ca where if left will eventaujally spread to regional nodes.  Early treatment for both is with Efudex (fluorouracil) (5FU) cream. When squamous is aggressive it can be removed by Mohs paste.  Should nodal spread occur with squamous CA surgery followed by RT may be necessary.

Question 7

what is  the difference between squamous cell carcinoma and basal cell carcinoma?

Accepted Answer

Different origins: Skin cancers are named for the type of skin cell that they develop from.  A basal cell is generally a less dangerous tumor unless it is near an opening such as the nose, eye or ear.  The squamous cell is more serious, requires a more aggressive surgical removal, and will sometimes spread inside the body (metastasize).

Question 8

is it true that scars can lead to basal cell carcinoma and/or squamous cell carcinoma?

Accepted Answer

No: No extra risk. Even if there were, both cancer types are only dangerous if you've ignored them badly.

Question 9

hi,does yeast causes squamous cell carcinoma or basal cell carcinoma as i have a red colour spot on the edge of my nose and  would like to know what help this?

Accepted Answer

Nose rash: Yeast is not known to cause either of those skin cancers. See how that rash progresses and wait to have it looked at by a doctor when safe. If you ability to communicate with doctor by cell phone or computer, you could also send a good photo of it for her to see.

Question 10

could a raised painful translucent bump be basal cell and not melanoma? is melanoma always dark in color or does it depend.

Accepted Answer

See dermatologist: Most melanomas are flat. The raised melanomas are often lethal. Most melanomas are black. 10% are not pigmented and these tend to be more dangerous.

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Hi,does yeast causes squamous cell carcinoma or basal cell carcinoma as i have a red colour spot on the edge of my nose and would like to know what help this?

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