Will Squamous Cell Carcinoma Kill You?

As you have seen, squamous cell carcinoma can be deadly, although in many more cases, is disfiguring and unpleasant if left to develop. Treatment will also be more intensive, expensive and drawn out.

Is squamous cell carcinoma a fast growing cancer?

SCC is a fairly slow-growing skin cancer. Unlike other types of skin cancer, it can spread to the tissues, bones, and nearby lymph nodes, where it may become hard to treat.

Can you die from squamous cell cancer?

Untreated squamous cell carcinoma of the skin can destroy nearby healthy tissue, spread to the lymph nodes or other organs, and may be fatal, although this is uncommon.