What is Squamous Cell Carcinoma?
Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is a type of cancer coming from thin, flat cells in the upper layers of the skin or lining certain organs. SCC often occurs on the skin but can also occur in other areas with mucous membranes. Treatment may include surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation.
How do members experience Squamous Cell Carcinoma?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with Squamous Cell Carcinoma*
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Fatigue
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Anxious mood
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Nothing reported yet
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Depressed mood
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for Squamous Cell Carcinoma*
Who has Squamous Cell Carcinoma on PatientsLikeMe?
Age | Proportion | # of patients |
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<20 | 0 | |
20s | 0 | |
30s | 0 | |
40s | 1 | |
50s | 1 | |
60s | 5 | |
70+ | 3 |
Distribution of sex
Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
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Male | 4 | |
Female | 6 |