Squamish cell carcinoma
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Squamish cell carcinoma
Just had a squamish cell carcinoma removed from back of my hand. Got a lovely scar running th full length of my hand. I'm still waiting for the results as was told what they removed would be sent away for analysis. Was wondering what, if any, treatment is offered after this type of cancer is removed. Are we called back to dermatology dept at hospital for regular check ups perhaps? Any tips from anyone who has experienced this would be great.
- Dr Adil Sheraz
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Re: Squamish cell carcinoma
Squamous cell carcinomas are skin cancers that are most often related to sun exposure in the past.
Surgical removal is usually curative and often no further treatment is required. Once the cancer has been removed it will placed into a category based on the type and thickness of the lesion.
Follow up Is usually based on the type of SCC- occasionally a single follow up is required however sometimes patients are reviewed for up to 3 years.
Your case will most likely be discussed in an MDM- multi disciplinary meeting which consists of various doctors and nurses and an appropriate management plan based on your history and the type of SCC will be provided to you.
Surgical removal is usually curative and often no further treatment is required. Once the cancer has been removed it will placed into a category based on the type and thickness of the lesion.
Follow up Is usually based on the type of SCC- occasionally a single follow up is required however sometimes patients are reviewed for up to 3 years.
Your case will most likely be discussed in an MDM- multi disciplinary meeting which consists of various doctors and nurses and an appropriate management plan based on your history and the type of SCC will be provided to you.
Dr Adil Sheraz
Consultant Dermatologist - MBBS, BMEDSCI(HONS), MRCP (UK), MRCP (DERMATOLOGY) (UK)
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Consultant Dermatologist - MBBS, BMEDSCI(HONS), MRCP (UK), MRCP (DERMATOLOGY) (UK)
http://www.talkhealthpartnership.com/on ... sheraz.php