Question 1

what does anal squamous cell cancer look like?

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

Question 2

what is poorly differentiated squamous cell cancer?

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Very malignnt.: This is a kind of squamous cancer that is poorly organized, or has no resemblance to what squamous lining should look like.  It follows that this is a very serious cancer that must be treated very aggressively for any chance of a favorable outcome.

Question 3

help please? what is end stage squamous cell cancer of the face?

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Hard to answer: This is hard to answer because of limited info.  There is no head and neck cancer that is referred to as "end stage." also, it's unclear what you mean by face.  Squamous cell cancer can involve the skin of the face or mouth/sinus and extend into the face.

Question 4

can squamous cell cancer be cured?

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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 5

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

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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 6

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

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"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 7

is squamous cell cancer considered a disability for social security?

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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 8

how fast does squamous cell cancer spread to lymph nodes?

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Varies with type: In the case of squamous cell cancer of the skin, it may take months or longer, whereas squamous cell cancer of the lung may have already spread to lymph nodes when first detected.

Question 9

how fast can squamous cell cancer of the bladder grow?

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Squamous bladder ca: It is a rare tumor about 5 % of all bladder tumors, majority are transitional cell type (tcc). It is associated with stones, diverticula in bladder and schistosomiasis a bladder infection seen in middle east and egypt. Primary treatment modality is surgery and sometimes radiation. Usually it is advanced stage or locally advanced when initially diagnosed. Growth rate is variable usually fast.

Question 10

can any doc tell me what's end stage squamous cell cancer of the face?

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Hard to answer: We don't refer to squamous cell carcinoma as ever being "end stage, " so it's hard to answer this question.  Also, squamous cell cancer can arise from the skin of the face, or from the inside (mouth, sinuses) and extend out to the face. Please talk to your doctor for clarification.

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