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Squamous cell carcinoma
Pronunciation
SKWAY-mus sel kar-sin-O-ma
Definition
Cancer that begins in squamous cells, which are thin, flat cells that look like fish scales. Squamous cells are found in the tissue that forms the surface of the skin, the lining of the hollow organs of the body, and the passages of the respiratory and digestive tracts. Also called epidermoid carcinoma.
Source
Source: The National Cancer Institute (NCI)
SKWAY-mus sel kar-sin-O-ma
Definition
Cancer that begins in squamous cells, which are thin, flat cells that look like fish scales. Squamous cells are found in the tissue that forms the surface of the skin, the lining of the hollow organs of the body, and the passages of the respiratory and digestive tracts. Also called epidermoid carcinoma.
Source
Source: The National Cancer Institute (NCI)
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My friend has just been diagnosed with Squamous carcinoma and is waiting to meet with oncologist. Does anyone out there have anything like this?
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