Squamous cell carcinoma is most curable in the early stages before it spreads. If it's diagnosed early, the five-year survival rate is approximately 99%. To protect yourself, get a professional skin cancer examination at least once a year and perform monthly self-examinations of your skin.
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Feb 1, 2005 · Three-year DSS was 85% (95% CI, 78% to 92%; Fig 1B). The 3-year estimates are derived from the complete follow-up on the 52 deceased patients ...
The 5-year survival rates were 62% for patients with stage I disease, 80% for patients with stage II disease, 42% for patients with stage III, and 19% for ...
Oct 31, 2023 · For the US, estimates have ranged from about 2,000 to about 8,000 people each year (mostly from squamous cell skin cancer). Most people who die ...
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Oct 20, 2022 · According to numbers tracked by the Canadian Cancer Society, the five-year relative survival rate for squamous cell carcinoma is 95 percent.
SCC of the skin is typically not life-threatening, with the 5-year survival rate ranging between 95%-99% when detected early and appropriate treatment is sought ...
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