Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Description

Squamous Cell Carcinoma is a type of Skin Cancer that is regarded as dangerous as it can metastasize (especially to the Lymph Nodes).  It is more aggressive than Basal Cell Carcinoma and can be deadly if long ignored.

 SCCs usually appear on the face, ears,.lips, nose and the backs of hands.

 The tumor associated with SCC has the appearance of a wart-like bump that is flesh-toned or reddish.

 SCCs often first appear as a thick-scale on a skin-colored pimple or lump.  They often look like a red scaly patch.

 SCCs are hard to the touch and as they enlarge they ulcerate and bleed.

 The lower Lip is a common site for SCC.

Alkaloids

 Capsaicin may prevent and treat Squamous Cell Carcinoma.  ^[1]

Auxins

 Indole-3-Carbinol may help to prevent Squamous Cell Carcinoma (especially Papilloma Virus-induced Squamous Cell Carcinoma).  ^[2]

Cartilages

 Shark Cartilage has been suggested to be capable of totally inhibiting and causing the regression of the cancerous Cells involved in Squamous Cell Carcinoma. 

Carotenoids

 Beta-Carotene may reduce the risk of Squamous Cell Carcinoma and may cause regression of Squamous Cell Carcinoma in some patients.  ^[3]

Lipids

 Limonene may help to prevent Squamous Cell Carcinoma.  ^[4]

Minerals

 Selenium may help to prevent Squamous Cell Carcinoma and Squamous Cell Carcinoma patients are often found to have significantly lower levels of Selenium companred to healthy people.  ^[5]