Squamous cell cancer is the second most common type of non-melanoma skin cancer. While not as common as basal cell carcinomas, squamous cell skin cancers can act more aggressively and can spread into nearby tissue and lymph nodes, and can even metastasize to distal organs in advanced cases.
New York-Presbyterian's skin cancer specialists have strong expertise in diagnosing and treating squamous cell carcinoma. They will discuss your treatment options and develop a plan of care that meets your needs and considers your preferences.
New York-Presbyterian dermatologists are experts in skin screening for all types of skin malignancies including skin cancer screening and evaluating moles. Suspicious lesions are biopsied for further histologic evaluation. Early diagnosis is important for prognosis and treating early to minimize extent of surgery and potential complications.
You have access to a team of dermatologists, Mohs surgeons, dermatopathologists (doctors with advanced training in the skin histology), medical oncologists, surgical oncologists, radiation oncologists and others with experience caring for people with squamous cell carcinoma. Your team will customize a plan of care tailored to your medical needs and personal preferences.
Our Mohs surgeons perform the most cutting edge treatment for squamous cell carcinoma where indicated. Mohs surgery allows for tissue conservation by removing only the cancerous cells while having the highest cure rate of any other treatment modality for skin cancer removal. The tissue sparing techniques allows for the best possible cosmetic outcome.
For some people with small, superficial squamous cell cancers or those who cannot have surgery, we provide a variety of nonsurgical treatments.
NewYork-Presbyterian has a robust portfolio of cancer clinical trials, including many studies evaluating promising new therapies and treatment combinations for advanced cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma. Your doctor will let you know if you are eligible to participate in a clinical trial of an innovative therapy.
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