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Squamous Cell Skin Cancer
Health Encyclopedia: Squamous Cell Cancer
Cancer - skin - squamous cell; Skin cancer - squamous cell
Symptoms
The main symptom of squamous cell skin cancer is a growing bump that may have a rough, scaly surface and flat reddish patches.
The bump is usually located on the face, ears, neck, hands, or arms, but may occur on other areas.
A sore that does not heal can be a sign of squamous cell cancer. Any change in an existing
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