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What to expect when you see your doctor
Once an SCC diagnosis is confirmed, your doctor will assess the risk of your SCC based on a number of risk factors including, but not limited to:
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Size
A larger tumor may need more intense treatment
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Location
An SCC located on the head or neck is sometimes considered “high-risk”
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Depth
How deep has the tumor penetrated into the layers of the skin
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Risk of Spreading
DecisionDx-SCC is the only test proven to identify the risk of an SCC spreading to other parts of the body
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Other factors unseen to the human eye
When a pathologist looks at the sample of the tumor under a microscope, additional features can be seen, such as whether the tumor has reached a nerve
Expert opinions on the treatment and management of squamous cell carcinoma.
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David Cotter, MD, PhD, Dermatologist, Las Vegas Dermatology
Learn about what Dermatologist Dr. David Cotter finds most valuable about utilizing DecisionDx-SCC to personalize care for his high-risk SCC patients.
