Question 1

what causes squarmis cell carcinoma?

Accepted Answer

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 2

what to do if i have just found that i have bronchiolveolar carcinoma?

Accepted Answer

MD: Sorry to hear that but I am not sure what you are asking. Make sure you have a doctor(s) with expertise and follow their recommendations.  Best of luck.

Question 3

whats a primary carcinoma?

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See below: Primary cancer means the cancer arises from the organ or tissue primarily but not a spread from elsewhere. Example, primary brain cancer means the brain cells go abnormal and become cancerous whereas secondary brain cancer means cancer cells from elsewhere spread to the brain eg lung cancer spreading to brain.

Question 4

does carcinoma mean cancer?

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Yes: Carcinoma is the type of cancer that begins in the skin or in the tissues that make up the linings or coverings inside or on our organs. Examples include:  carcinoma of the breast, colon, lung, stomach, etc...

Question 5

what is carcinoma and lymphoma?

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Different cancers: Lymphomas are cancer derived from white cells called lymphocytes, and they typically (but not always) involved lymph glands. 
Carcinomas are cancers derived from glands (breast, prostate)  or lining of organs (skin, throat, colon, lung, ovaries, stomach, uterus, mouth, kidney and bladder). They have different behaviors, treatments and prognoses.

Question 6

how serious is a basil carcinoma?

Accepted Answer

O K if treated: Basal cell carcinoma of skin , locally invasive , do not spread , treating by excision surgery or one of other methods will have complete cure, don't worry   get it removed

Question 7

how does gastric carcinoma happen?

Accepted Answer

Just like any other : How and why cancer develops in some people is difficult to pin point. It is more like an accident of nature. It can happenen to anyone in any organ at any time during life. Fortunately it only happens on rare occasions.

Question 8

what is appendiceal carcinoma from?

Accepted Answer

The appendix.: There are may cancers of the appendix.  The most common primary cancer is adenocarcinoma, with signet ring cell carcinoma having a worse prognosis.  Mucinous cystadenocarcinoma is seen in mucus in the peritoneum.  The appendix is a source of primary lymphomas, and cancers like breast, colon, and female genital tract can metastasize there.  Appendiceal tumors can present with peritoneal seeding.

Question 9

is a choroid fissure cyst dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Depends on size and type of cyst and whether is is growing or not changing in size.

Question 10

what are the symptoms of invasive carcinoma?

Accepted Answer

Depends: "invasive carcinoma" of what? Breast, lung, tongue, ?  The symptoms depend on the tumor type and location. Cancer 1-2-3 -- 1) diagnosis, 2) staging, prognosis, 3) treatment options.  Need more informotion.

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