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What is Squamous Cell Carcinoma?
Understanding your disease and diagnosis is the first step toward cancer remission.
Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is the second most common form of skin cancer after basal cell carcinoma (BCC). In most cases, it arises on areas of the body damaged by ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun or tanning beds. Examples of sun-exposed skin include your head, neck, ears, lips, chest, upper back, arms, hands, and legs. Nonetheless, it can also occur anywhere on your body, including the bottoms of the feet, inside the mouth, and on the genitals.
Squamous cell skin cancer is a relatively slow-growing malignancy. However, it can metastasize (spread) to your tissues, bones, and nearby lymph nodes. When caught early, SCC has a positive outlook.
Addressing the Signs of Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Here at New Hope Unlimited, our mission is to provide you with alternatives to harmful skin cancer treatments, as well as give you new hope when you’ve lost all faith.
Among our cancer care team’s goals is to address the following symptoms of squamous cell carcinoma and their root cause:
- In its early stages, SCC often presents itself as a scaly, reddish patch of skin.
- As SCC progresses, it can change into a dome-shaped bump that continues to grow. This growth may cause crusting or bleeding.
- In the mouth, SCC takes on the appearance of a white patch or ulcer.
- In some cases, you may notice a new growth on a pre-existing mole, scar, or birthmark
- An existing lesion or sore that is not healing can also indicate SCC.
What Caused Your Skin Cancer?
UV radiation is the most common cause of DNA mutations leading to squamous cell carcinoma and other skin cancers. However, the condition can also develop in men and women who do not spend a significant amount of time in the sun or in tanning beds.
Aside from excessive UV radiation exposure, the following are risk factors for squamous cell carcinoma of the skin:
- Age over 50
- Natural fair skin
- Natural blonde or red hair
- Natural blue, green, or gray eyes
- A weakened immune system
- Having sun-sensitive conditions
- Infection with human papillomavirus (HPV)
- Long-term exposure to chemicals, including arsenic
- A personal or family history of skin cancers
- A history of sunburns
Diagnostic Test for Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Improving your squamous cell carcinoma prognosis and life expectancy requires receiving an early diagnosis. Your doctor or dermatologist can produce accurate findings with a skin biopsy, which entails removing a small portion of tissue from the suspicious area and then examining the cells under a microscope.
After receiving a skin cancer diagnosis, the most important step is to plan your treatment.
Why Choose Us for Squamous Cell Carcinoma Alternative Treatment?
Our cancer care team in New Mexico involves not only medical specialists but also pioneers in both conventional and alternative squamous cell carcinoma treatments. This allows us to give you 100% customized, expert care. Furthermore, we incorporate cutting-edge technologies and techniques to ensure you receive the most advanced treatments and truly comprehensive care with the least impact on your quality of life.
Skin cancer is NOT a death sentence, and we want you to believe it. Read about our treatment strategy here.
Our Approach
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Patient SatisfactionOur Patient-Centric Medical Facilities
At New Hope Unlimited, we pride ourselves in providing superior comfort, cleanliness, and cancer care at our 8,000 square foot medical treatment center in San Luis Rio Colorado, Mexico. We worked with renowned architects and contractors to create the ideal space for recovery, which includes state-of-the-art lounge areas and spacious private in-rooms that assure the comfort of our patients and their loved ones.
To make our patients feel right at home, we equip each private ward with high-definition U.S. television, quality bedding, and high-speed internet connection. And with proper nutrition playing a vital role in cancer recovery, New Hope Unlimited also fulfills the dietary needs of each patient using fresh, organic produce to prepare breakfasts, lunches, snacks, and dinners.
Comfort and cleanliness are also strictly implemented in our medical treatment rooms, which are equipped with the latest medical supplies and technology to provide the highest standard of care and treatment. Our medical center also has an in-house Hyperbaric Chamber, a well-established therapy for decompression sickness, exclusively available for our patients’ use.
Further, New Hope Unlimited has maintained its exceptional partnership with Hospital Migoo, a medical group composed of certified physicians and specialists committed to our patients’ care and well-being.
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FAQs
1. What specific treatments does New Hope Unlimited offer?
From botanical therapy, levorotatory vitamin C supplementation, and immune enhancement therapies read this page to learn about the alternative squamous cell carcinoma treatments you may receive.
2. Can alternative skin cancer treatments address malaise?
Yes, the overall feeling of ill health may be lessened by alternative treatments. Pain, difficulty sleeping, high stress, and other general symptoms of cancer may also be reduced.
3. Why are men more likely to get skin cancer?
SCC occurs at least twice as frequently in men than in women, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation. This may be attributed to greater cumulative amounts of sun exposure among men.
4. Are people with darker skin tones safe from skin cancer?
Although SCC and other skin cancers occur more commonly in Caucasians, the threat of skin cancer still exists for everyone, including people with darker skin tones. Practicing sun safety is absolutely essential for all.
