Squamous cell carcinoma

cancer is a growing issue in this country. Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma is one of the most common forms of skin cancer. Our very own sun can cause this cancer, also causing it to advance from the Ultraviolet Rays. In studying Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC) through DNA Methylation profiling, two subclasses of SCC have been found to have two distinct cell origins. Actinic Keratosis (AK) are UV-induced precancerous corruption of cells in the skin. The investigation of AK and the way…

basal cell, squamous cell, and melanoma. There are two non melanoma skin cancers, basal and squamous. The first is basal cell. Basal cell is the most common form of skin cancer. It usually effects those with fair skin.…

Part 2 Skin Cancer Skin cancers are cells that become abnormal and multiply at a very fast rate that cannot be stopped by the immune system. Tumours are created when these cells are shoved into a sack which becomes a tumour. These tumors can be benign which means that a tumour is non cancerous or malignant which means that a tumour is cancerous. Skin cancer occurs when a skin cell or skin cells get damaged, this is usually from too much sun exposure. The three main types of skin cancer…

caused by damage to DNA. DNA gets damaged by ultraviolet rays, the sun. Skin cancer forms when cells divide quickly and unevenly. Skin cancer risks get higher when you have exposure to ultraviolet rays. There are 3 types of cancer: Basal Cell Carcinoma which is the most common type of skin cancer, it is the least harmful of the three. Squamous Cell Carcinoma is a more serious cancer than Basal Cell Carcinoma, this types of cancer can grow and spread all over the body. Malignant Melanoma is the…

Significance Pancreatic adenosquamous carcinoma (ASC) is a rare but aggressive tumor, with higher metastatic potential and an even worse prognosis than pancreatic adenocarcinoma[1, 2]. A major hindrance towards development of therapies against pancreatic ASC is that the molecular mechanisms underlying its pathogenesis remain poorly characterized. In this proposal I will take advantage of the expertise on RNA biochemistry and molecular biology that I have acquired during my doctoral training and…

single row of stem cells that are constantly going through mitosis. Every time a cell divides, it pushes the more mature keratinocyte up the epidermal layer to produce more keratinocytes (Marieb and Hoehn, pg.153). The stratum spinosum layer contains several cell layers which are sustained by desmosomes. The stratum spinosum also contains keratinocytes, melanocytes, and Langerhans cells which are the most abundant in this layer. The stratum granulosum is a very thin layers of cells. It is also…

What protects a human being from external danger? A car 's seat belt? A helmet? Or our very own organ known as the skin? The skin is one of the most amazing organs in the human body. Skin is made up of specific cells and tissues to act as the boundary between you, me and the world. However, there are some factors that we have to pay attention to regarding our skins. The physiology of Skin will give an in dept explanation and description of its structure, functions, and diseases. The skin is the…

accident detect lung cancers early in their asymptomatic form. These patients sometimes can respond well to treatment and may even be completely cured of lung cancer. ("Can non-small cell lung cancer be found early?") Lung cancers are classified either as a non-small cell lung carcinoma (NSCLC) or as a small cell…

Actinic Keratosis (AK) is a skin disease in which lesions form on the skin due to being over-exposed to ultraviolet light rays. This disease may develop into Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC). AK is usually pretty common lesions on the skin that are usually red, brown, or nude colored, rough patches on the skin that has been over-exposed to UV light rays. The more of AK that a person has, the more of a risk the person has of developing melanoma skin cancer. As AK grows and develops, it can become…

Squamous Cell Carcinoma Squamous cell carcinoma is a common form of skin cancer. It begins in the squamous cells in the outer layer of the skin (epidermis). It occurs most often in parts of the body that are frequently exposed to the sun, such as the face, lips, neck, arms, legs, and hands. However, this condition can occur anywhere on the body, including the inside of the mouth, sites of long-term (chronic) scarring, and the anus. If treated soon enough, squamous cell carcinoma rarely spreads…