Ritika Bedi Ritika Bedi Asked 9 months ago

How serious is squamous cell skin cancer?

My father recently had a lesion removed, and the biopsy came back as squamous cell skin cancer. We are a bit worried about what this means for him. How serious is squamous cell skin cancer?

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Abhishek Nair Abhishek Nair Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago
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Man, scrolling through skin biopsy results at 2 AM is a terrible idea, it's making me anxious. Honestly, just go see a proper dermatologist tomorrow so you can stop overthinking and actually get some sleep.

Rohan Banerjee Rohan Banerjee Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Listen to me, don't let panic take over. Squamous cell carcinoma is highly treatable when caught early, usually with a minor surgical removal under local anesthesia. We will handle this step by step, okay?

Meera Nair Meera Nair Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Please try to stay positive during this stressful time. With proper treatment and timely doctor visits, many people recover fully from this skin condition.

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Karan Malhotra Karan Malhotra Joined May 2026 5 months ago

My uncle had a patch of squamous cell cancer removed from his forehead last year. It was a quick outpatient surgery and he was totally fine. Just get it done by a good surgeon and use sunscreen.

Lalitha Swamy Lalitha Swamy Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

When my neighbor was diagnosed with squamous cell skin cancer, she had a small excision procedure at the hospital. She has been completely clear for two years now and just goes for six-monthly dermatological checkups.

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Savita Patel Savita Patel Joined May 2026 5 months ago

It is a serious skin condition that needs immediate medical removal. While eating a clean, antioxidant-rich vegetarian diet is great for skin recovery, it cannot replace the surgical treatment your doctor advises.

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