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Can squamous cell carcinoma be brought on by immunosuppression?

pattirich (Female, 54)

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Catrina B. Cosio RND

Squamous cell carcinoma is a carcinoma type of cancer. It is invasive meaning it can spread to other organs. It can occur in several organs such as urinary bladder, lungs, vagina, prostate, urinary bladder, mouth, lips, skin, and cervix.

Several signs and symptoms may be observed such as the following:

* lips can be seen as a small ulcer which does not heal and bleed intermittently
* commonly presents on back of the hand, lip, scalp (sun-exposed areas)
* evidence of multiple actinic keratoses
* tumor increase relatively slowly

It is true that squamous cell carcinoma can be brought by immunosuppression. In the incidence of after heart or kidney transplants, there's a significant risk of acquiring aggressive squamous cell carcinomas.

Squamous cell carcinoma can be hard to identify from normal skin in the early stages. Although the earlier of detection of the disease, the better. If you have observed a sore that doesn't heal in two weeks or seen a patch (small area of scaly skin), consult your physician or dermatologist.

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pattirich

In the genital region is it contagious?

pattirich

Thank you for this information can you confirm in the genital region is it contagious?

Catrina B. Cosio RND

Hi! Even if you have squamous cell carcinoma present in your genital region, it is not contagious unless it is a genital wart which is caused by STD. These two are different in form and origin.

Catrina B. Cosio RND

Hi again! The presence of squamous cell carcinoma in the genital area is not contagious because carcinoma is a form of cancer of the skin. It cannot be transmitted to your partner.

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