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Chapter 16 - Squamous Cell Carcinoma Flashcards

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What is Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC)?

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  • the skin is the second most common form of skin cancer, characterized by abnormal, accelerated growth of squamous cells
  • Some are cigarette-related
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What is another name for Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC)?

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  • cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma
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Can Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC) be cure?

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  • When caught early, most SCCs are curable
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Where can Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC) grow?

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  • Wherever there is squamous epithelium (internal or external)
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Examples of where Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC) grow…

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  • Common places include the mouth, larynx, bladder, esophagus, and lungs.
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These skin tumors often metastasize to the…

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  • Lung, liver, bone, and brain
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