Stage 1 squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the tongue is an early stage skin cancer. If visible, it may manifest as an open sore, rough patch, or lump. This type of cancer is often slow-growing.

Oral squamous cell cancer is the most common type of oral cancer — in people and in pets. About 34,000 people in the United States are diagnosed with this cancer yearly. In dogs, oral tumors ...

Young patients with recurrent squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the tongue have 100% fatality rates within 16 months of its appearance compared with a 50% three-year disease-specific survival among ...

It is best to seek treatment for squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) as early as possible, as doctors can usually treat early stage SCC easily. Read more here.

PURPOSETo identify subgroups of patients with early-stage (pT1-2N0M0) oral tongue squamous cell carcinoma (OTSCC) who may benefit from postoperative radiotherapy (PORT).PATIENTS AND METHODSThis ...

Early detection of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma is critical to both achieving a cure and preserving the functions of the head and neck structures (mouth, nose and throat). Diagnosis requires ...

“Squamous cell carcinoma of the lip composes 25% to 30% of all oral cancers,” the authors wrote. “Lip SCC is often detected at an early stage, due to the highly visible location and slow ...