Squamous Cell Cancer Center

Squamous cell carcinoma is a type of cancer that develops in the squamous cells of the body. These flat cells are found on the surface of the skin and in the lining of many structures inside the body. Squamous cell carcinoma may develop in a variety of organs, including: the skin, mouth, esophagus, lungs, pancreas, prostate, bladder, vagina and cervix.

Squamous cell carcinoma is the second most common type of skin cancer , after basal cell carcinoma, and accounts for the majority of head and neck cancers . A squamous cell cancer diagnosis in one part of the body does not mean it will develop in other parts of the body.

Risk factors for squamous cell cancer vary according to the site of the cancer. In general, risk factors include: tobacco use, alcohol use, HPV infection, advancing age, and a diet low in fruits and vegetables. The risk of developing squamous cell carcinoma is higher in men than women.

Detection of squamous cell cancer depends on where it occurs in the body. To learn more about how we diagnose and treat squamous cell carcinoma, please visit the specific cancer section: skin cancer , oral cancer , esophageal cancer , lung cancer , pancreatic cancer , prostate cancer , bladder cancer , vaginal cancer , or cervical cancer .

At Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA), we use many tools to help you fight squamous cell cancer on all fronts. Here, you will have your very own care team of cancer experts who work with you to develop a customized treatment plan tailored to your needs. This plan will include a powerful combination of traditional and supportive therapies.