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Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Squamous cell carcinoma is skin cancer type that begins in the squamous cells. The "squamous" word came from the Latin, which means "the scale of a fish or serpent."

Squamous cells are found in the tissue that forms the surface of the skin, and the passages of the respiratory and digestive tracts. Men are affected more than the women. Light colored skin and history of sun exposure are important predisposing to squamous cell carcinoma cancer.

The risk factors for the squamous cell carcinoma cancer are as follows:

• Sun exposure is the most important factor in producing squamous cell carcinoma. Sun damage takes many years to promote skin cancer. It is therefore common for people who stopped being "sun worshipers" in there twenties to develop precancerous or cancerous spots decades later.
• Exposure to arsenic, hydrocarbons, heat, or x-rays are also factors.
• Drugs

Squamous cell carcinomas can spread to other parts of the body. The tumors begin as firm, skin-colored or red nodules on the skin. Bioscopy is the best option to make a proper diagnosis of the squamous cell carcinoma. In this diagnosis, a part of damaged skin is taken and is examined under the microscope for cancer cells.

following are some of the techniquies to treat with squamous cell carcinoma:

• Curettage and desiccation: This method is often preferred in which squamous cell carcinoma is scooping out by using the instrument called a curette. Desiccation is used to control the bleeding and is used to kill the remaining cancer cells. This technique is best suited for non-crucial areas like the trunk and extremities.

• Surgical excision: The tumor is cut out and stitched up.

• Radiation therapy : Radiation therapy is used for the areas that are difficult to treat with surgery.

• Cryosurgery: Cryosurgery is achieved by freezing squamous cell carcinomas. Liquid nitrogen is applied to the growth to freeze and kill the abnormal cells.

• Mohs micrographic surgery: In this technique, a small piece of the tumor is removed and examines it under the microscope during surgery.

Some preventive techniques for squamous cell carcinomas cancer are:

• Avoiding unprotected exposure to the sun during peak radiation times.
• Limiting recreational sun exposure.
• Regular use of sunscreen lotions.
• Wearing broad hats and tightly-woven protective clothing while outdoors in the sun.
• Regular checkups.