Squamous cell carcinoma is characterized as uncontrolled growths located in the very thin, flattened cells in the epidermis. SCC can range from open sores to warts in terms of identification. It is mainly caused by "cumulative UV exposure over the course of a lifetime" (Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC), 2012), tanning beds with their intense UV lights can also lead to squamous cell carcinoma.
Prevention of squamous cell carcinoma is common with other type of skin cancer; cover up when outside, avoid tanning, especially UV tanning beds, use a broad spectrum sunscreens, and get familiar with your body by examining it once a month.
Treatment for this skin cancer is "based off the tumors type, size, location, and depth of penetration, as well as the patients age and general health" …show more content…
To clarify, treatment plans for this skin cancer involve mostly surgery such as cryosurgery, excisional surgery, or Mohs micrographic surgery. If the patient is in poor health, or the tumor cannot be treated surgically, radiation is another way to treat squamous cell carcinoma.
One lifestyle change an individual can do to lessen their risk of developing skin cancer is to limit their exposure to UV rays. I do think that in certain cases, living in the Midwest could potentially increase our chances of developing skin cancer. Although, we do experience winter, which limits the amount of sun shining, we have quite a few tanning salons that are used on a daily basis to achieve that sun-kissed glow that others in certain states achieve on a daily basis. The Skin Cancer Foundation stated, "Thirteen states plus the District of Columbia now prohibit indoor tanning for minors younger than age 18: California, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Louisiana, Minnesota, Nevada, New Hampshire,
Prevention of squamous cell carcinoma is common with other type of skin cancer; cover up when outside, avoid tanning, especially UV tanning beds, use a broad spectrum sunscreens, and get familiar with your body by examining it once a month.
Treatment for this skin cancer is "based off the tumors type, size, location, and depth of penetration, as well as the patients age and general health" …show more content…
To clarify, treatment plans for this skin cancer involve mostly surgery such as cryosurgery, excisional surgery, or Mohs micrographic surgery. If the patient is in poor health, or the tumor cannot be treated surgically, radiation is another way to treat squamous cell carcinoma.
One lifestyle change an individual can do to lessen their risk of developing skin cancer is to limit their exposure to UV rays. I do think that in certain cases, living in the Midwest could potentially increase our chances of developing skin cancer. Although, we do experience winter, which limits the amount of sun shining, we have quite a few tanning salons that are used on a daily basis to achieve that sun-kissed glow that others in certain states achieve on a daily basis. The Skin Cancer Foundation stated, "Thirteen states plus the District of Columbia now prohibit indoor tanning for minors younger than age 18: California, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Louisiana, Minnesota, Nevada, New Hampshire,