Chapter 16 - Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Question 1

What is Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC)?

Answer 1

• the skin is the second most common form of skin cancer, characterized by abnormal, accelerated growth of squamous cells
• Some are cigarette-related

Question 2

What is another name for Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC)?

Answer 2

• cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma

Question 3

Can Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC) be cure?

Answer 3

• When caught early, most SCCs are curable

Question 4

Where can Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC) grow?

Answer 4

• Wherever there is squamous epithelium (internal or external)

Question 5

Examples of where Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC) grow…

Answer 5

• Common places include the mouth, larynx, bladder, esophagus, and lungs.

Question 6

These skin tumors often metastasize to the…

Answer 6

• Lung, liver, bone, and brain