Question 1

is a high grade squamous lesion cancer. i also have abnormal squamous cells. i'm waiting to get a colpos copy. ?

Accepted Answer

More specific: In order to better anterior question, more information is needed.  Perhaps you could approach one of the physicians in the personal message area. Be sure to describe exactly where the high-grade squamous lesion is located.  It is on the skin and extremity, oriented near the anus?  Are you getting a colonoscopy or a colposcopy? Hope this helps.

Question 2

where can squamous cell cancers develop?

Accepted Answer

Skin & other sites.: Squamous refers to the type of cancer as determined by microscopic appearance.  They are common in the skin.  The other sites are often smoking related and include head and neck, lung, esophagus and anus.  Other sites also are rarely seen.

Question 3

can squamous cell cancer be cured?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It depends on the site of the cancer and stage of cancer.  Squamous cell cancers of the skin are usually curable, but if in the lung, it is a much more lethal tumor.

Question 4

do lots of people get squamous cell cancer, or is it unusual?

Accepted Answer

Many cases: Squamous cancer is a skin and epithelial malignancy with metastatic potential.  It is associated with sun exposure, the edges of burns, and smoking.  It is rather chemo resistant and is usually treated with surgery and radiation.  It can be nasty and lethal so if you suspect a lesion, get it seen quickly.

Question 5

what is the definition or description of: squamous cell cancer?

Accepted Answer

"Scaly": By definition, these mimic the squamous epithelial surfaces of the body that provide protection. Keratin pearls, prominent desmosomes, apoptosis of individual cells, staining for the distinctive molecules in these surfaces all help us define these entities.

Question 6

is squamous cell cancer considered a disability for social security?

Accepted Answer

Depends: I believe disability is based upon the impairement caused by the cancer and not on the exact type of cancer.  So some squamous cell cancers might cause significant impairement and justify disability and others such as superficial skin ones might produce no disability at all.

Question 7

are squamous cell carcinomas indicitive of other cancers present in the body?

Accepted Answer

Squamous Cell Cancer: Nope. Not in any way. These common skin cancers are frequent and part of our modern western medical norms. Get them treated.

Question 8

is it possible, that stage 3lung cancer , squamous cell  can live longer than 5 yrs?  after having lobectomy.

Accepted Answer

Yes: Better chance of that happening if the treatment includes a combination of surgery, chemotherapy and, in most cases, radiation.

Question 9

what percent of squamous cell skin cancers spread beyond skin?  also, how long does it typically take to spread once it forms?

Accepted Answer

A small percent: Majority of squamous cell skin can does not spread beyond skin if recognized and treated early. Most common location of spread are the lymph nodes

Question 10

what does anal squamous cell cancer look like?

Accepted Answer

Lump or ulcer: Each is likely to be more firm than the surrounding tissue, and to penetrate deeply.

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Is a high grade squamous lesion cancer. i also have abnormal squamous cells. i'm waiting to get a colpos copy. ?

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Where can squamous cell cancers develop?

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Can squamous cell cancer be cured?

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Do lots of people get squamous cell cancer, or is it unusual?

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What is the definition or description of: squamous cell cancer?

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Is squamous cell cancer considered a disability for social security?

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Are squamous cell carcinomas indicitive of other cancers present in the body?

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Is it possible, that stage 3lung cancer , squamous cell can live longer than 5 yrs? after having lobectomy.

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What percent of squamous cell skin cancers spread beyond skin? also, how long does it typically take to spread once it forms?

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What does anal squamous cell cancer look like?

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