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Head and Neck Cancer - Squamous Cell Carcinoma/Lip & Oral Cavity

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Sort Desciption: Head and Neck Cancer. Squamous Cell Carcinoma/Lip & Oral Cavity. Copyright 2006 ... examination of your head and neck. and do additional biopsies with an ...

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Squamous Cell Carcinoma most commonly occurs on the lip and in the oral cavity. Definition of Terms Squamous cell: A thin, flat cell, which is part of the surface of the skin and linings of various organs. Carcinoma: A type of cancerous tumor originating in the lining layer (epithelial cells) of an organ. About 80 percent of all cancers are carcinomas. Malignant: Cancerous and capable of spreading. Pathologist: A physician who examines tissues and fluids to diagnose disease in order to assist in making treatment decisions. Lymphatic: Relating to lymph glands, especially those near the head and neck. What is Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Lip and Oral Cavity? Squamous Cell Carcinoma represents more than 90 percent of all head and neck cancers. In the United States, Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the head and neck comprises about 4 percent of all malignancies. This type of cancer is formed from reserve cells cells that replaced injured or damaged cells in the epithelial cells. Five-year survival rates average about 50 percent. If the tumor is treated at an early stage before it has grown or spread significantly, survival rates are better as high as 75 percent. Who is most likely to have Squamous Cell ...

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