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Certain factors affect prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options.
Source: Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)–Patient Version, National Cancer Institute.
Source updated: May 1, 2025 · Captured 2026-09-09.
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The prognosis for squamous cell carcinoma of the skin depends mostly on the following:
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Stage of the cancer.
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Whether the patient is immunosuppressed.
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Whether the patient uses tobacco.
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The patient's general health.
Treatment options for basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma of the skin depend on the following:
The type of cancer.
The stage of the cancer, for squamous cell carcinoma.
The size of the tumor and what part of the body it affects.
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The patient's general health.
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