Search: squamous cell carcinoma (SCC)

invasive lobular carcinoma

A cancer that started in the milk lobules but has spread into the normal breast tissue around it.

ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS)

Abnormal cells in the breast ducts that may increase the risk of developing invasive breast cancer.

lobular carcinoma in situ (LCIS)

Abnormal cells in the lobes of the breast.

serous carcinoma

A type of endometrial cancer….

adenosquamous carcinoma

A type of endometrial cancer.

invasive ductal carcinoma

A cancer that started in the milk duct but has spread into the normal tissue around it.

basal cell

One of the three types of cells that make up the skin’s top layer (epidermis).

small cell lung cancer

A type of lung cancer strongly associated with cigarette smoking. It spreads early and causes few initial symptoms….

transformation zone

The area in the cervix where squamous metaplasia occurs….

Skin Cancer

…but can occur anywhere on the body. Skin has several layers. Skin cancer begins in the epidermis (outer layer), which is made up of squamous cells, basal cells, and melanocytes. There are several different types of skin cancer. Squamous cell