Even with breakthroughs, treatment for advanced squamous cell carcinoma is more complex. Patients often need more than one treatment. Many patients with this advanced cancer are cared for by a team of ...

Receiving a diagnosis of squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) can be an overwhelming experience, but it is important to remember ...

What is the outlook for someone who has squamous cell carcinoma of the skin? The outlook is excellent when found early and properly treated. More than 90% of patients are cured. FDA-approved ...

Squamous cell carcinoma of the lip often develops from a precancerous lesion called actinic cheilitis. Both conditions can cause changes in the color and texture of your lip. Your outlook is best with ...

Basal cell carcinoma often appears as a shiny bump or red patch on sun-exposed skin. Aside from appearance, some skin cancers may feel tender, itchy, or painful, or may bleed. Early detection of skin ...

Skin cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the skin cells, and its appearance can vary widely depending on the type of cancer. Understanding the variations in what skin cancer looks like can help ...

Squamous cell vulvar cancer is the most common type of vulvar cancer. It’s often diagnosed in the early stages when it’s found only in the vulva. The main treatment for this cancer is surgery. Share ...

Extreme heat and plenty of sunshine is a given for Atlanta, especially this summer. In June, there were nearly 285 hours of sunshine, and we’re on track for more rays this month, according to U.S.

Sunbathing is tan-talizing — but it comes at a price. Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the US — and one of the most preventable. Overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun or ...

C5aR1 expression correlates with increased metastasis risk and poor survival in cSCC patients. The tumor microenvironment, especially fibroblasts, influences C5aR1 expression and cSCC progression.

Hispanic patients show a lower risk and longer time to a second cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma than matched non-Hispanic ...