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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 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 5

how comon are morpheaform basal cell carcinomas?

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5%: Up to 5% of basal cell carcinomas are of the morpheaform type.

Question 6

how long would a person live if small cell carcinoma?

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Confined to chest: Or limited disease, there is a hance of cure.  If presenting with metastasis, there is a chance of surviving well for many, but few make it beyond 2 years.  Small cells can occur at other organs. You need to see a medical and a radiation oncology doctor while your work up proceeds. (head mr, bone scan, chest/abd ct + contrast thru adrenals).

Question 7

please tell me how life threatening is markel cell carcinoma?

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Deadly: Neglect it and it will kill you by spreading throughout your body. That's the facts. If it has been excised, your chance of a permanent cure depends on the size and depth of extension of the original lesion. Your personal physician can give you this information. I hope things turn out well for you. These are uncommon and you should try to get two pathologists to sign off on the diagnosis.

Question 8

what is the definition or description of: small cell carcinoma?

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It is an uncommon: Type, always associated with tobacco, characteristic cellular appearance of dominant hyperchromatic nuclei, no nucleolus, scant cytoplasm. Stains with chromogranin, synaptophysin, molecular loss of rb, over production of bcl-2. It responds to chemo, but needs XRT in limited. Goes to many organs early. Need at least chemo and XRT doc to assess.

Question 9

how long can a person live with extensive small cell carcinoma?

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Extensive: Is defined as cancer outside the chest, or in the fluid on the same side, or nodes on the opposite side too big to be included in XRT ports. Survival: about 50% make it a year, but more than 90% are dead at 2 years with very few cured or alive at 5 years.  Limited disease is cured in about a quarter of cases.

Question 10

is it unusual to have multiple basal cell carcinomas before the age of forty?

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Yes: Assuming you have had a normal amount of sun exposure it would be unusual for multiple basal cell carcinomas to develop at this young age.

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