Squamous Cell

Question: What is the meaning of consistent with squamous cell papillomata with with virus asscociated features? onsistent with squamous cell papillomata with with virus associated features. No dysplasia or malignancy seen. what is the advice for this problem & treatment of this problem

Answer: squamous cell papillomata with virus associated features = it's a wart, likely caused by HPV (human papilloma virus). no dysplasia or malignancy = you don't have skin cancer. If it is bothering you for some reason, you can have it removed. You can try an over-the-counter salicylic acid patch. If that doesn't work, you can go to a dermatologist who will freeze it off with liquid nitrogen (there are freeze-sprays available over-the-counter but they aren't as cold as liquid nitrogen). There are also a few special chemicals that the dermatologist might try. Alternatively, there is even a home remedy using duct tape (it really does have a million uses) that has been shown in medical studies to have a reasonable degree of effectiveness (I don't remember the details of what to do--so you can search the web for "duct tape remove warts"). HPV-associated warts very often come back after removal (you can get rid of the wart, but the virus is still in your skin and can cause the wart to grow back). Remember that when you are deciding if you want to go to the trouble. Also remember that treatment options will vary depending on where the wart is. For example, liquid nitrogen might be off the table if the wart is on a delicate part of your body.

Question: Squamous cell carcinoma is a form of lung cancer that begins in? A the epithelium of the bronchi. B the pulmonary lymph nodes. C the squamous type I cells of the alveoli. D the mucous glands of the bronchi. E the respiratory bronchioles. Need help on this question anyone.

Answer: as i have looked in the wikipedia article below, scc is not specific to the lungs, but may occur in any part of the body, as long as the squamous epithelial cells are affected...any also, its effects on the lungs are on the bronchi... since i know fairly about squamous cells, before reading the article i presume that my choices are A and C...but it is also stated in the artcile that the bronchi are affected...so my answer is A

Question: Looking for squamous cell carcinoma stage 4 of tongue survivors.? I'm posting this for a friend that's husband has been diagnosed as stage 4 squamous cell carcinoma of the tongue base and secondary tonsil and lymph nodes. He is current;y gong through chemo and waiting for tests before starting radiation. She hasn't been able to find any 5+ years survivors and she's just looking for some hope.

Answer: Most large cancer centers treat a fair number of head and neck cancer patients. I would suggest contacting one of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) hospitals, such as MD Anderson, Memorial Sloan-Kettering, Mayo Clinic, etc. By the way, for patients with stage IV head and neck cancer, the 5-year survival for patients is reported to be around 40%. This is based off fairly out-of-date information. With newer chemotherapy agents and radiation techniques, and the ever-increasing ability of appropriately trained head and neck surgeons, we are seeing more and more patients surviving for 5 and more years. One of the major problems, unfortunately, is that the survivors of head and neck cancers are at risk for the development of other tumors (lung, esophageal, stomach) so due diligence on the part of the treating doctors needs to happen. Too, some of my patients say that "the treatment is worse than the disease." There are some potential, long-term complications from this intensive treatment that can lead to patients not fully enjoying their life... This is a difficult, but very treatable cancer, all the same. There are several reputable websites by major cancer organizations (ASCO, AHNS, ACS) that patients and caregivers can access.

Question: Hi My brother is suffering from Squamous Cell Carcinoma 4 month doctor remove 2cm tumor and did radiotion ? Hi My brother is suffering from Squamous Cell Carcinoma 4 month before doctor remove 2cm tumor and did radiation Again he found small tumor between arms is it curable?plz help what we will do now?

Answer: get your brother to go to his oncologist and ask him/her that question as you are more likely to get a reliable answer that way. sorry to be harsh but that is the best way to find out in this situation as the oncologist will be able to explain to you both further and more extensively.

Question: Anyone with Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the epiglottis? My 86 year old grandmother was diagnosed with Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the epiglottis. The cancer formed a huge tumor within 2 months. It starts at the epiglottic or base of the tounge and continues up the left side of her neck, up to her ear. The doctors are only gonna do radiation on her. I was just wondering if anyone knew the life span of this situation?

Answer: This is a tough cancer and projected treatment regimen for anyone and especially an 86 yr old lady. Her cancer is probably already very advanced and what they will be doing is palliative treatment with the radiation. Make sure the treatment has realistic goals and that your grandmother understands the radiation will greatly hinder her ability to eat and swallow (the cancer will also cause the same type of problems as time passes). Be prepared to get her enrolled with hospice when the time comes. My guess (and it is just a guess) is that your grandmother has less than a year. I'm very sorry. http://www.emedicine.com/ent/topic716.htm http://www.emedicine.com/plastic/topic376.htm http://www.hospicenet.org/html/services.html

Question: cancer question squamous cell right lung stage 111A? I have been diagnosed with squamous cell stage !!!A lung cancer I have two small cells of cancer in my right lung and one lymph node. Treatments are surgery, radiation, chemo for most people. I am considered a non surgery candidate. Therefore radiation and chemo would be my only chance. My questions are to compare length of life, quality , prognosis, with treatment and without any treatment? I have asked my Doctor, but there is an English barrier, He's from India Plyus Doctors don't know how long it takes to die without treatment, because patients against treatment don't usually go back.

Answer: Because it has spread to your lymph node, chemo is completely necessary. My Stepmother was diagnosed with lymphoma and the cancer had spread to her entire body, even the bone marrow. She went on Chemo and is alive today, 8 years later. She never even missed a day of work. You need to re-enforce your will of survival. It's key. You need to get on chemo and take your best shot at it. Chemo effects everyone differently. So you have to take that step by step, day by day. Don't be afraid. Your quality of life while your on chemo can not be measured by anyone but you. That's all I got for you. Good luck, and if you don't mind me saying, God bless.

Question: Does anyone know about squamous cell cancer in the pancreas? I guess I am in denial can't seem to face the fact that my husband has pancreatic cancer that has metastasis. The cancer he has is squamous the doc says it's rare. Does anyone know about squamous?

Answer: http://www.springerlink.com/content/k510gq28312j4581/ http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/410612 http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=2601018 If you would like additional links let me know.

Question: Can a squamous cell skin cancer grow under skin without any sign? I recently had a cut it turned into a sore. Went to the doc he removed it turned out to be squamous cell carcinoma. He said this is a skin cancer however my internal med dr. said this is not a skin cancer. I had no sign of anything wrong until I pinched it and a couple of days went by and a sore developed. Went to the dr immediately and they sent me to a surgeon. My question is how can you have a skin cancer growing and no sign of it? It was large when he opened up the sore the tumor was 2.5 x 2.5 cm. He said he removed all of it(clear margins according to pathology reports) which is GREAT but still feel so uncertain about this. If I couldn't see this cancer how do I know if I have any others and why is the internal med Dr saying this was not skin cancer? Because it was not on top of the skin and was only underneath? Please let me know what your thoughts are on this matter.

Answer: What did the surgeon say about the SCC? Typically squamous cell of the skin often look like an obvious sore but sometimes can appear like a reddish swelling. Squamous cells are cancers of the epithelial cells. Here is a good web page that discusses SCC. http://www.skincancer.org/squamous/index.php You were fortunate to have received prompt treatment as 2.5cm X 2.5cm is a large squamous cell that needs immediate removal. I think there was some misunderstanding by the internist as it certainly appears like you had a squamous cell of the skin. A copy of your pathology report would tell you for certain so ask for a copy.

Question: Have you ever been miss diagnosed for squamous cell cancer of the lung ? She had pneumonia a couple of months back and doctors found 2 spots on her lung. They did a broncosopy and took a small peice of the tumor and diadnosed it as squamous cell stage 2b to 3a. It is localized in the upper right lobe. Not spread anywhere. She is on her 2nd chemo treatment, However, several people I have spoken with in person and the net say a similar event happened to them or a loved one but after a round of chemo the tumors mysteriously dissapeared!! I am hopeing for the same thing to happen to her. Any thoughts, comments or similar things happen to you or a loved one? We are seeking a second opinion after our second broncosopy when the third and final chemo treatment is done in early January. I hope we are not being scammed by our health care pros. Yes, life long smokers up until the diagnosis a couple of months ago. Serious replys with empathy.

Answer: I don't quite understand your question. Do you think the patient (who is a life long smoker) has been misdiagnosed and the biopsy is wrong? And, why are you surprised that chemotherapy made the tumors disappear? That's the whole point of chemotherapy . . . . my son had stage IV abdominal masses . . primary the size of a volley ball . . hundreds of smaller sized ones scattered throughout the body. He had high dose chemotherapy with significant response . . the chemo reduced the primary to the size of a grapefruit and dozens of the smaller nodules completely dissolved. The chemotherapy did what it was intended to do. So, I guess I don't understand your concern. The patient you describe, if she had squamous cell cancer of the lung, and the chemotherapy has made the tumors disappear . . I would think you'd be overjoyed. From what you write . . I think you will all have a Merry Christmas. My son still has nodules left on his liver and we are praying that his CT will be clear this Thursday. Hopes are for stem cell rescue soon. If what you've written is true . . the chemo worked the way it was intended. Ask your doctor about this.

Question: What are the odds of someone surviving squamous cell cancer? My brother is 59 and discovered it approx. 6 mo's ago. I think he's in stage 3, is finished with radiation, and finished chemo about 3 weeks ago. He lost 65 lbs and is currently at 194lbs and just about 6'1". He just said he came to the point where he could taste his food and eating up to 2/3 of normal portions for his size. (Thanks in advance)!

Answer: Jeff, squamous cell carcinoma (cancer) SCC, can have several different primary sites of origin such as skin, tongue, bronchus, lung, and esophagus. Since your brother has been "staged," and treated with radiation and chemo, lung is the most likely site. Survival rates are closely linked to exact staging and there is considerable difference between Stage 3A and 3B. Either way, your brother should have received this forecast from his oncologist even before his treatment began. Yes, many people do survive but the outlook is never exact and will vary with his response so far to the treatment he has received. Perhaps his primary care physician could be more exact?

Question: Can cyberknife surgery be used for a squamous cell carcinoma? My son (40) has been Dx with this type and could lose his tongue and voice box. Jaw bone is slipping out of place and has cout through his chin. Are there any alternatives? He thought he had a toothache. Has had radiation and chemo. He told me that now it is still in the same place, has not moved since Dx. 10/06. He can not eat via mouth. Has a feeding tube. Can I get serious answers only. He just wants to be able to speak and eat food. Can cyberknife help?

Answer: Cyberknife is used almost exclusively for brain and spinal tumors, but doctors have been known to push the envelope if other therapies have been tried and the cancer is still viable. At Beth Israel, Boston, they used it on me for a mass in my lung that is too near the heart for sugery. I am back on chemo now. Cyberknife is a system of very precisely targeting the cancer and shooting Gamma Rays at it from many different angles. It is very effective most of the time, but not always.

Question: Is squamous cell cancer a disability for social security? I want to know if facial and arm cancer qualified under social security guidelines?

Answer: If you are talking about squamous cell skin cancer confined to the skin then the answer is no. If you have squamous cell skin cancer that has metastasized to your lymph nodes or another organ like your lungs or liver then you have a good case for getting SSDI. According to SS rule number 13.03 to qualify for benefits (besides needing to have the requisite number of work credits that would entitle you to SSDI benefits) you must have: 13.03 Skin. A. Sarcoma or carcinoma with metastases to or beyond the regional lymph nodes http://www.ssa.gov/disability/professionals/bluebook/13.00-NeoplasticDiseases-Malignant-Adult.htm If you are unsure whether or not you are qualified your Dr could tell you whether or not your disease met these specifications. http://www.socialsecurity.gov/applyfordisability/adult.htm If trying to qualify for SSDI I suggest you join the Yahoo DisInIssues group at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Disinissues/?yguid=175453150 This group is moderated by several disability experts that can help guide you through the complicated process of getting approved for SSDI. The group also covers private disability issues but at least half the info is about getting approved for SSDI. The Files section alone could save you from having to hire a disability lawyer. Good luck with both the SSDI and the SCC

Question: What is the life expectancy if diagnosed with Squamous cell carcinoma? I have done a little research but nothing has said anything about life expectancy after being diagnosed... what I have found out that it can more then likely come back even when the tumor has been removed fully.... does any one know anything will help my dad was just diagnosed today with it It is behind his ear.... they said that they are going to go back in and make sure they got everything out he was also told that he also had Solar Keratosis.....

Answer: Where was the carcinoma - skin, mouth, larynx, lung, etc. ? ? Squamous cell carcinomas can occur in many areas. The prognosis varies with each type. If this was a skin cancer, almost all of them are cured with surgical removal. There are more than one million people with skin carcinomas each year in the USA. Many are squamous cell type. Almost all are cured with adequate excision.

Question: What is considered early stage squamous cell carcinoma? I had a wart-like area below my lower lip for a long period of time which comes and goes intermittently in long period intervals. Now I have 2 sores under my lower lip that will not heal. I have been using proactiv assuming it was a type of acne. They scab over and unfortunately I do remove the scab. This has been going on for approximately 1-2 months.So what is actually considered an early stage?

Answer: Any sore that doesn't heal in a month needs to be evaluated as a potential skin cancer. This could be either a basal or squamous cell or nothing serious. If it was me I'd make an immediate dermatologist appointment and find out for sure what was going on. If you have only had the lesion for a couple months then it is probably early stage. You don't state your age but skin cancer is rare in people under 25 however your description does fit skin cancer perfectly. See a Dr now and get a biopsy. I'd quit using anything on the sores until you get an answer from the Dr. good luck http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001442.htm

Question: Is there evidence that spray on tanning predisposes a person to squamous cell carcinoma or melanoma? I know that sun exposure and tanning booths (UV rays) predispose a person to these forms of cancer, but does the risk lessen if a person gives up these methods of tanning and uses a spray on tan method? Are you saying that spray on tan has nothing to do with the development or continued development of squamous cancer cells? Rather, that it's all about the light treatments....?

Answer: It depends on how much UVA damage has already been done when the person switches from tanning to spray tan. There is a point of no return with UVA exposure after which the skin becomes permanently damaged and squamous cell cancers will continue to develop despite staying indoors and wearing sunscreen. Some people with psoriasis or other skin ailments that required numerous UVA light treatments to clear up their skin are now plagued with a high rate of development of squamous cells many years after they quit doing the light treatments. The same risks hold true after long term tanning or real sun exposure. http://www.nature.com/jid/journal/v91/n2/abs/5613590a.html

Question: Can dogs get squamous cell carcinoma? Just wondering and if you can give me details about what happens to the dog, if they can get it. Thanks!

Answer: sure The treatments and prognosis are pretty similar to those of humans. It all depends on location and whether the cancer is treated promptly or was given time to potentially spread. Dogs can get squamous cell carcinoma of the skin or also the lips, mouth, throat or nose. good luck to your dog http://maxshouse.com/squamous_cell_carcinoma.htm

Question: What is squamous cell cancer, if located on the Tonsil? I know its a skin cancer but how can it be caused on the tonsil. (not a smoker and no smokers are ever near)

Answer: Squamous cell cancer is a cancer of the flat cells protecting areas that typically get the most irritation. Areas of your mouth that come into contact with partially chewed food, toothbrush, etc will have layers of squamous cells to protect the tissue beneath (glandular tissue does not protect from abrasion very well). As for how you developed it? Smoking only adds to the risk of developing squamous cell cancer... it is not the sloe risk. Unfortunately there are other things that cause mutations in those cell lines that become cancerous (alcohol and charcoal-cooked BBQ are just two examples). Everyone has these risk factors and there is no point in trying to avoid all of them because you simply can't. The turnover of cells in the mouth and GI tract is very high and, thus, there are lots of opportunities for a single cell to become a cancerous growth. I am actually amazed it doesn't happen more often. The good news is that this one was found in an area that is somewhat easy to spot and therefore the staging of it is likely low. As far as cancer goes, this does not sound like bad news.

Question: What is non squamous cell lung cancer? My moms friend has it and neither me nor my mom know what it is. If someone could tell me and give a credible source or just give me a web site that would be great. Thanks!

Answer: Non-small cell lung cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the lung. The lungs are a pair of cone-shaped breathing organs in the chest. The lungs bring oxygen into the body as you breathe in. They release carbon dioxide, a waste product of the body’s cells, as you breathe out. Each lung has sections called lobes. The left lung has two lobes. The right lung is slightly larger and has three lobes. Two tubes called bronchi lead from the trachea (windpipe) to the right and left lungs. The bronchi are sometimes also involved in lung cancer. Tiny air sacs called alveoli and small tubes called bronchioles make up the inside of the lungs. There are several types of non-small cell lung cancer. Each type of non-small cell lung cancer has different kinds of cancer cells. The cancer cells of each type grow and spread in different ways. The types of non-small cell lung cancer are named for the kinds of cells found in the cancer and how the cells look under a microscope: * Squamous cell carcinoma: Cancer that begins in squamous cells, which are thin, flat cells that look like fish scales. This is also called epidermoid carcinoma. * Large cell carcinoma: Cancer that may begin in several types of large cells. * Adenocarcinoma: Cancer that begins in the cells that line the alveoli and make substances such as mucus.

Question: How much a person with third stage of metastatic squamous cell carcinoma survives?

Answer: What is the primary site?

Question: What is the life expectancy of someone with stage 4 squamous cell carsinoma?

Answer: Where is the cancer located? If it's located say, in the throat, the 5 year survival prognosis is less than 35%. 35% being the best, add nodal involvement and metastasis, the percentage drops significantly.