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4. Treatments for squamous cell carcinoma

When caught in its early stages, squamous cell carcinoma is treatable with minor surgery a dermatologist can perform in their clinic. The doctor may use a number of common techniques to remove noninvasive SCCs

  • Excision (simply cutting out the lesion)
  • Mohs surgery (removing layers of the lesion until the cancer cells are completely eliminated)
  • Dermabrasion (sanding SCC lesions to expose cancer-free layers of skin)
  • Liquid nitrogen (freezes and destroys the spot)
  • Cream or gel chemotherapy (treats non-melanomas only)
  • Superficial radiation therapy (SRT)

The best treatment will depend on the size, location, and depth of the SCC, as well as how aggressive the cancer is.

Squamous Cell Carcinoma: From Diagnosis to Prognosis CasarsaGuru / Getty Images

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