Question by karen m: Isinvasive squamous cell carcinoma skin cancer more likely to spread than non invasive? Just had one removed.?
from my hand. I am worried that it will spread. I nicked my hand and the sore would not go away. Had it removed and was cancer. Anyone know much abourt this type of skin cancer?
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Answer by Ms. “D” It’s called “invasive” squamous cell carcinoma for a reason…because it is highly susceptable to spreading.
The more important question here is whether or not your doctor removed a large enough margin of tissue with this lesion when he did the excision for you initially. Meaning when the lab looked at the specimen under the microscope all skin edges were free from cancer. That would indicate that he removed enough tissue surrounding the cancerous lesion so that no cancer cells were left behind.
Ask him to explain that to you and ask for a copy of your pathology report.
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Question by Mrs. Brooks: Renal Cell Carcinoma (Kidney Cancer) Please share your expertise or understanding.?
My mother in law has renal cell carcinoma. I am just interested in others who have either knowledgeable this form of cancer or know a person who has. If you are willing to share your experience, I would really appreciate it.
She is perhaps 10lbs overweight, never smoked, seldom drinks, workouts and eats pretty healthy. FYI.
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Answer by TONY C If it is stage 1 (localized), radical surgery, chemo and radiation is frequently curative. If it is currently invasive or metastatic, the results are not practically as good.
Question by carolina girl: My family dr removed a mole and it was basel cell carcinoma. Could he have gotten all the cancer?
I am going to a dermatologist whom specializes in skin cancer, what is the chances i will have to have surgery?
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Answer by MIA He really properly could have, you’re lucky you got it removed! You won’t know until you see the dermatologist. Very good luck
