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What exactly is squamous cell carcinoma lung cancer?
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One type of cancer: There are a number of variants of lung cancer and these are named for their microscopic appearance, the main ones being: squamous cell, adenocarcinoma, small cell carcinoma and large cell carcinoma. In squamous cell cancer, the tumor cells resemble skin cells. This type of tumor is commonly seen in smokers.
Answered 5/21/2018
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Cancer subtype: There are several lung cancer subtypes based on how the cells look under a microscope. Squamous cell tends to grow locally to a greater extent than some other types before metastsizing.
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