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What is squamos cell carcinova? is it serious?

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Where is the cancer: Squamous cell carcinoma can arise from different parts of the body. Skin and lung being two that are very common. The prognosis is very different depending on the site. Could you be more specific?

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See below: Agree with Dr. N. Squamous cell cancer of the skin is usually not serious, but squamous cell cancer of internal organs like lung, esophagus and cervix can be lethal.

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Dr. Richard Greenwald answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Squamous Cell Ca: Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is a common skin cancer. 700,000 new cases of this skin cancer are diagnosed in the United States each year. It can be serious. Develops on skin that has been exposed to the sun after years of exposure and frequently seen on sun-exposed areas, such as the head, neck, and back of the hands. Often women are more prone to develop SCC on their lower leg. Consult your doc-

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