Question 1

does badal cell carcinoma itch?

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Not usually: Basal cell is usually a painless pearly appearing nodule in sun exposed areas of skin.  It can get very big and produce an ulcer in the center.  The sooner it is diagnosed and removed the better.

Question 2

what causes squarmis cell carcinoma?

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Depends on location: The most common form of squamous cell carcinoma (scc) occurs on skin, with sun damage being the leading cause.  Scc can also occur in the esophagus, lung, oral cavity, and anal canal.  Prolonged exposure to irritants such as smoking and chewing tobacco can lead to increased risk of scc in the lung and oral cavity.  A certain type of virus (human papillomavirus) can also increase the risk of scc.

Question 3

what is transitional cell carcinoma?

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Urinary tract cancer: Transitional cell carcinoma is a cancer of the urinary tract (kidney, ureter, bladder, urethra).  It is the second most common type of kidney cancer.  There is increased incidence in smokers and people exposed to certain chemicals. Symptoms may include blood in the urine, intractable back pain, painful or frequent urination, weight loss.

Question 4

what causes mucoepidermiod carcinoma?

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Bad luck: All cancers arise from accumulated mutations on clones-within-clones of cells. Mucoepidermoid carcinomas are fairly common wherever there are big or small salivary glands, and some places where there are other glands that can mimic the pattern. There are no clear environmental or behavioral risk factors.

Question 5

what is meant by hepetocellula carcinoma?

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Hepato: Means liver, a cell group in the liver have turned cancerous.

Question 6

how does ando carcinoma effect your hunger?

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Huh?: If you mean "adenocarcinoma" that is describing a glandular origin to cancer and isn't a specific type..Usually need to know what organ it's coming from.  Many reasons and types of cancer can affect appetite.  Depends on many things.  Need more info.

Question 7

what are the symptoms of basel cell carcinoma?

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Basal cell cancer: Basal cell carcinoma (bcc) is a common skin cancer. Chronic exposure to ultraviolet radiation in sunlight is the most important risk factor. Can manifest as as a pink or flesh-colored papule- slightly scaly papule or plaque. Ulceration is common. This is a locally inavisve cancer and diagnosed usualy at  early stage- thus it is highly curable- with surgical resection.

Question 8

what is a carcinoma and how is it different from a malignancy?

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Confusing terms: Malignancy is a generic term, like cancer.  There are many different kinds depending on the location of the cancer, and the cell type.  Carcinoma is another generic term that just means cancer. Specific types of carcinoma are adenocarcinoma, sarcoma, melanoma, neuroendocrine cancer, etc.

Question 9

where exactly in the body does neuroindocrin carcinoma originate?

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Many places: Neuroendocrine carcinoma can originate in many different organs and tissues of the body.  Most common are the lungs, pancreas, and/or bowels, but it can also arise from other aces such as the sinuses, voice box, prostate, or cervix to name a few.  In many cases, it is thought that it arises from residual neural crest cells left over after development along the midline of the body.

Question 10

could you give me some information about faquamous cell carcinoma?

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Squamous: It's easy to misspell. I'll bet you'll have no trouble finding information now that you have the name correct..

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