Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Overview

Squamous cell carcinoma develops in the lower portion of the top layer (epidermis) of your skin. Most squamous cell carcinomas result from too much exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from sunlight or from tanning beds or lamps. If left untreated, squamous cell carcinoma can sometimes spread to other parts of your body causing serious problems.

Why choose Mayo Clinic for squamous cell carcinoma

• Experience and expertise. Mayo Clinic skin specialists (dermatologists) are nationally known for their extensive experience in treating squamous cell carcinoma. Each year, Mayo Clinic doctors treat thousands of people who have this type of skin cancer.
• Newest treatments and research. Mayo Clinic offers the latest treatments and clinical trials of experimental treatments. Mayo Clinic surgeons have extensive expertise and specialized training in Mohs surgery, performing several thousand surgeries annually. Mayo Clinic's leading edge cancer research gives you access to new potential treatment discoveries.
• Comprehensive cancer center. Mayo Clinic Cancer Center meets strict standards for a National Cancer Institute comprehensive cancer center, recognizing scientific excellence and a multidisciplinary approach focused on cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment.

Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., and in Jacksonville, Fla., are ranked among the Best Hospitals for cancer by U.S. News & World Report.

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