Understanding Moderately Differentiated Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Squamous cell carcinoma is a type of cancer that starts in the squamous cells, which are thin, flat cells that line the surfaces of the skin, lungs, and other organs. Moderately differentiated invasive squamous cell carcinoma means that the cancer cells look somewhat like normal squamous cells, but they are not completely normal. They have invaded the surrounding tissue, which means that they can spread to other parts of the body.

Treatment for squamous cell carcinoma depends on the stage of the cancer, which is determined by how far the cancer has spread. Treatment options may include surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and targeted therapy.