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Squamous Cell Carcinoma Amber Cadd and Kaylee Kwan Definition/Description Squamous Cell Carcinoma: ● Form of skin cancer ● Slow-growing fatal tumor of squamous epithelium. ● Usually found in the lungs and skin and occurring also in the anus, cervix, nose, mouth, and bladder. ➔ Crusted, Slightly raised ➔ Red, white or red/white Pathophysiology http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1965430-overview#a3 3 histologic grades Well differentiated: Characterized by more normal-appearing nuclei with abundant cytoplasm and extracellular keratin pearls Moderately differentiated: Exhibits features intermediate between well-differentiated and poorly differentiated lesions Poorly differentiated: Shows a high degree of nuclear atypia with frequent mitoses, a greater nuclearcytoplasmic ratio, and less keratinization; it may be difficult to distinguish from mesenchymal tumors, melanoma, or lymphoma Symptoms Signs to check if you have squamous cell carcinoma: ➔A bump or lump on the skin ◆ Can feel rough ◆ May become dome-shaped or crusty and can bleed ➔A sore that does not heal or heals, and returns ➔Flat, reddish scaly patch that grows slowly ➔Flat sore with scaly crust ➔A new sore or raised area on an old scar or ulcer ➔A rough, scaly patch on your lip that may evolve to an open sore ➔A red sore or rough patch inside your mouth ➔A red, raised patch or wart-like sore on or in the anus or on your genitals Causes Ultraviolet (UV light) exposure over a lifetime. Daily year-round exposure to the sun’s UV light Especially in summer Tanning beds Risk Factors That Can Increase Your Skin Cancer Risks: ● Increases as you age ● Conditions that weaken an immune system ● Being a male- 2x more likely compared to women ● Fair skin ○ Blonde/Red Hair ○ Blue/Green Eyes ○ Skin/Freckles That Burns Easily Tests + Diagnosis Physical Exam Examine skin for signs Removing A Sample Of Tissue For Testing Removal of suspicious looking skin. Treatments/Drugs Some May Include The Following: Laser Therapy Freezing Photodynamic Therapy Medicated Creams/Lotions Radiation Therapy Lifestyle + Home Remedies Diet Apple cider vinegar Cesium Chloride Iodine Eggplant extract cream Alternative Medicine High Potency Multivitamin Fish Oil Vitamin C Vitamin E Selenium Support Cancer Treatments Centers of America- cancercenter.com Coolibar- coolibar.com ACMS (American College of Mohs Surgery)- mohscollege.org Dermatologist El Paso, TX. Welcome to Cheryl A Kosarek, MD, FAADkosarekmd.com Dermatology & Aesthetic Center of El Paso- dermatologyelpaso.com Mayo Clinic- mayoclinic.org Preventions Wear sunscreen all year-round Even in the winter months and cloudy days Avoid the sun during the heat of the day AKA: The middle of the day Wear protective clothing Avoid tanning beds Do self-checks and Report to your doctor of suspicious looking skin spots Citations (APA) (n.d.). Retrieved December 2, 2015, from http://medicaldictionary.thefreedictionary.com/squamous cell carcinoma Skin Cancer Foundation. (n.d.). Retrieved December 2, 2015, from http://www.skincancer.org/skin-cancer-information/squamous-cell-carcinoma Squamous cell skin cancer: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia. (n.d.). Retrieved December 2, 2015, from https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000829.htm Skin cancer risk factors. (1). Retrieved December 7, 2015, from http://www.cancercenter.com/skin-cancer/risk-factors/ Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma. (n.d.). Retrieved December 7, 2015, from http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1965430-overview#a3