Squamous cell carcinoma is one of the three most common types of
skin cancer: basal cell, squamous cell, and melanoma. Squamous cell
cancers can metastasize (spread) and should be removed surgically
as soon as they are diagnosed.
Review Date: 08/12/2009
Reviewed By: Jonathan Kantor, MD, North Florida Dermatology Associates,
Jacksonville, FL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M.,
Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
