Question 1

is cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma a common malignant tumour in all countries or just with light-skinned peoples?

Accepted Answer

Mostly in fair skin: Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma is much more common in light-skinned patients, regardless of their country of origin.

Question 2

diagnosed 3 years ago with cutaneous t-cell lymphoma.  within the past two months i've had a couple of spells of dizziness and some steady pain in my right shoulder blade.  concerned cancer has spread?

Accepted Answer

F/u with MD: There are many other things can explain the symptoms you have, not necessarily from or associate to the cancer. However, i will suggest you to see your pcp as well as your oncologist to get checked.

Question 3

are cutaneous warts and genital warts different or are both high risk and low risk means no cancer risk at all?

Accepted Answer

: The strains of HPV associated with common skin warts differ from those found in genital warts. Neither group of HPV strains is considered high risk, although they can be unsightly and difficult to manage.

Question 4

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 5

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 6

whats a primary carcinoma?

Accepted Answer

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 7

does carcinoma mean cancer?

Accepted Answer

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 8

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.

Question 9

what's the definition of stage 4 of carcinoma?

Accepted Answer

In most cancers: It means that the disease has spread distant from its original source (metastases).  There are exceptions, though.

Question 10

what is the early sign of carcinoma of pancrea?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Depends on where the cancer within the pancreas it...Here is some more information on the general signs/symptoms

http://www.Cancer.Net/cancer-types/pancreatic-cancer/symptoms-and-signs.

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Are cutaneous warts and genital warts different or are both high risk and low risk means no cancer risk at all?

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

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