What is squamous cell cancer?
Squamous cell cancer is a carcinoma type, a cancer that starts in the flat and thin cells that cover the surface of the skin or the lining of certain body organs, such as lungs, throat, esophagus or cervix.
Staging of a squamous cell cancer stage 1?
The example of squamous cell cancer is staged 1 and is diagnosed with the assistance of a biopsy to allow seeing a microscopic picture of a tissue, and, an imaging examination (CT or MRI scan) to assess the size and depth of the tumor pitfall.
How does it differ with the basal cell cancer?
BCC is extremely slow growing and metastatic. The squamous cell carcinoma has higher chances of developing faster, invading deeper tissues as well as being much more probable to spread to other lymph nodes or any other organ.
What are the applied treatments in the treatment of lung squamous cell cancer?
When it comes to lung squamous cell cancer, it is possible to treat the specified condition with the help of surgical methods, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, particular cancer marker targeted drug therapy and immunotherapy in case of advanced cancer.
How do we treat squamous cell skin cancer?
Squamous cell skin cancer is mainly treated by means of surgical resection that is either standard excision or Mohs micrographic surgery. Next to that, radiation therapy or topical chemotherapies can be applied.
What and when do I have to finish in order to make a specialist visit in and around Houston?
Consultation of an expert should also be done as at early as possible in case of any non-healing wounds, emergence or progression of a skin lesion, chronic cough, hoarseness, difficulty in swallowing, abnormal bleeding or other unexplained symptoms.
Is HPV a causative agent of the squamous cell cancer?
Yes. Certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV) are strongly related to squamous cells in the cervix, the cervix throat (oropharynx), the anus and other localities of the mucosa.
And what shall I do in case I fail to treat it?
Squamous cell cancer can be spread (metastase) to other organs, and more challenging to cure, and untreatable because the cancer can be found deeper into the tissues surrounding the location of origin, invading lymph nodes, and spreading by them.
Is immunotherapy an option?
Yes. The most prevalent immunotherapy applications are in the treatment of the advanced squamous cell carcinomas or the recurrent cancer, particularly in the lungs, as well as in the head and neck to train the immune system to identify and attack the cancer cells.
How do you make a booking at GastroDoxs?
You can also make your appointment by calling our office in Houston or make your appointment through the online booking system in the GastroDoxs site.
Medically Reviewed by
Dr. Bharat Pothuri, MD, FACG
| Updated 03-17-2026