Question 1

what are the differences between melanoma and squamous cell carcinoma?

Accepted Answer

Different cell types: Melanomas originate from pigment producing cells called melanocytes, whereas squamous cell carcinomas from squamous cells in the skin.  They appear different clinically.  The former most frequently have irregular borders and many shades of brown, whereas the latter is often red scaly crusty plaques.  However, rarely melanomas can loose their pigment and look like squamous cell ca.

Question 2

what is the difference between "malignant melanoma" and "basal cell carcinoma"?

Accepted Answer

Different origin : Both are skin cancers. Both are primarily treated by surgery. The major difference is that melanoma and basal cell skin cancers come from different cells in the skin structure, melanocytes and basal cells respectively, and therefore are intrinsically and genetically distinct.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

difference between melanoma and a labial melanotic macule? especially if the pigmentation doesnt have any cancer signs. is it safe to watch the area for changes over a month or so?

Accepted Answer

: If concerned about melanoma the lesion should be seen by a dermatologist as soon as possible, best in person in case a biopsy is needed.  ABAsymmetry: One half does not match the other half.Border: The edges are not smooth.
Color:  color is mottled and uneven, w/ shades of brown, black, gray, red or white.
Diameter: size a pencil eraser 6mm, Evolving size new or changing  size, shape color

Question 5

why does basal cell carcinoma have better prognosis than malignant melanoma?

Accepted Answer

Ability to travel: Basal cell carcinoma usually is limited to the site of disease. While it is possible for basal cell to metastasize it is very rare. In contrast melanoma travels through the lymphatic system and can form tumors in any location of the body.

Question 6

good evening doctors. what is the typical treatment for melanoma or carcinoma if it has not spread to the lymph nodes or beyond the lymph nodes?

Accepted Answer

: Typically melanoma is treated with a combination of surgery and immunotherapy. You will need to consult with physicians that have expertise in these areas (medical and surgical oncologists). It's very good news that there is no local spread to the lymph nodes.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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 8

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

Accepted Answer

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 9

if this mole is an early skin cancer, how do i tell if it's a melanoma or a basal cell carcinoma?

Accepted Answer

Moles & skin cancer: Any pigmented mole that is asymmetric, has irregular or jagged borders, has multiple colors, is larger than 6 mm or a pencil eraser, and/or is changing in any way (getting bigger, getting taller, itching, bleeding, etc.) should be evaluated for skin cancer. To definitively tell if a mole is cancerous, a biopsy needs to be performed to examine the mole under a microscope and check for cancer.

Question 10

hi doctors! would you have any idea what what appears to be a whitish flesh colored big pimple like shape or cyst on the area between my inner left thigh and my scrotum (not on my scrotum) might be? could it be cancer..testicular.melanoma/carcinoma

Accepted Answer

Think common: Rare things (cancer) are rare. The description suggests a benign skin tag or cyst. Treatment if needed would depend on an exam that establishes the true nature of the lesion.

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Difference between melanoma and a labial melanotic macule? especially if the pigmentation doesnt have any cancer signs. is it safe to watch the area for changes over a month or so?

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Why does basal cell carcinoma have better prognosis than malignant melanoma?

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Good evening doctors. what is the typical treatment for melanoma or carcinoma if it has not spread to the lymph nodes or beyond the lymph nodes?

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

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

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If this mole is an early skin cancer, how do i tell if it's a melanoma or a basal cell carcinoma?

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Hi doctors! would you have any idea what what appears to be a whitish flesh colored big pimple like shape or cyst on the area between my inner left thigh and my scrotum (not on my scrotum) might be? could it be cancer..testicular.melanoma/carcinoma

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