Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) represents a significant increasing health burden worldwide. It is also one of the most common cancers with metastatic potential. Set apart by a high tumor mutational burden, SCC otherwise classically presents as an epithelial malignancy. Various risk genes act in conjunction with stromal interactions and local immunomodulation — ultraviolet (UV)–induced sun damage in particular — to drive disease progression in patients with SCC, enabling continuous tumor growth. For these reasons, prognosis remains poor for advanced cases. However, preventive and therapeutic measures for SCC are associated with clinical benefit, making early diagnosis critical.
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Cite this: Elwyn C. Cabebe. Fast Five Quiz: Squamous Cell Carcinoma Overview - Medscape - Apr 17, 2024.
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