Skin Cancer

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Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Overview

Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is the second most common type of skin cancer. It involves the malignant transformation and proliferation of squamous (flat, scaly) cells, which are the most abundant type of cell in the epidermis. Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma is usually localized, but it can metastasize. When confined to the skin, it is easily treated and cured. In most cases, cutaneous SCC develops in patients with known factors, such as excessive ex...Read the full article