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Skin cancer: melanoma, BCC, SCC

What steps can help reduce the risk of new SCCs? 

Individuals who have previously been diagnosed with a squamous cell carcinoma are at a significantly higher risk of developing further…
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Author: Harry Whitmore, Medical Student Reviewed by: Dr. Stefan Petrov, MBBS
Skin cancer: melanoma, BCC, SCC

How likely is SCC to return after treatment? 

For the vast majority of patients in the United Kingdom, squamous cell carcinoma is successfully cured with initial treatment and does not return. However,…
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Author: Harry Whitmore, Medical Student Reviewed by: Dr. Stefan Petrov, MBBS
Skin cancer: melanoma, BCC, SCC

Can radiotherapy treat SCC effectively? 

Radiotherapy is a highly effective clinical treatment for squamous cell carcinoma and is frequently used within the National Health Service…
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Author: Harry Whitmore, Medical Student Reviewed by: Dr. Stefan Petrov, MBBS
Skin cancer: melanoma, BCC, SCC

When is Mohs surgery recommended for SCC? 

Mohs micrographic surgery is a specialised surgical technique recommended for squamous cell carcinoma when the tumour is located in a cosmetically or…
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Author: Harry Whitmore, Medical Student Reviewed by: Dr. Stefan Petrov, MBBS
Skin cancer: melanoma, BCC, SCC

What are the main treatments for SCC in the NHS? 

Treatments for squamous cell carcinoma within the National Health Service are prioritised based on the size, location, and risk profile…
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Author: Harry Whitmore, Medical Student Reviewed by: Dr. Stefan Petrov, MBBS