A healthy 60-year-old man presented with a recurrent lesion on his left third finger after surgical treatment 7 years previously (Figure 1). A biopsy reveals squamous cell carcinoma (SCC ...

Squamous cell cancer (SCC) is a type of skin cancer. To determine the severity of SCC, doctors use a staging system. There are five stages in total, ranging from 0 to 4. SCC stages describe the ...

Most cases of squamous cell carcinoma can be cured when found early and treated properly. Today, many treatment options are available, and most are easily performed at a doctor’s office. Which ...

Additional risk factors that can increase your chances of getting head and neck squamous cell carcinoma include: Occupational hazards such as nickel and wood dust, and the use of chewing tobacco, ...