What is Squamous Cell Skin Cancer ?
Squamous cell cancer of the skin begins in squamous cells, which are thin, flat cells 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.
What do patients take to treat Squamous Cell Skin Cancer and its symptoms?
Commonly prescribed and frequently used treatments
| Treatment name | Efficacy | Overall rating of side effects | # of Evaluations |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Imiquimod Topical
(Aldara)
|
0 | ||
|
Fluorouracil
(Carac)
|
0 |
These charts show data from Squamous Cell Skin Cancer patients' latest treatment evaluations
Who has Squamous Cell Skin Cancer at PatientsLikeMe?
- 25 patients have this condition
- 1 New patient joined this month
- 5 say Squamous Cell Skin Cancer is their primary condition
| <20 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Age | ||||||
| Gender | |
| 68% | Females |
|---|---|
| 32% | Males |
| Age at first symptom | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 yrs | 0 | |
| 20-29 yrs | 1 | |
| 30-39 yrs | 2 | |
| 40-49 yrs | 7 | |
| 50-59 yrs | 2 | |
| 60-69 yrs | 0 | |
| 70+ yrs | 0 |
These charts show data from Squamous Cell Skin Cancer patients who have completed their condition history