Squamous cell carcinomas: 8 things to know about the ‘cancer . . . Squamous cells line the surface of the skin, as well as the interior surfaces of the mouth This includes the tongue and throat They stretch down from the oral cavity into the esophagus and lungs; they can be found in the cervix, anus and bladder, too
Squamous Cell Carcinoma: What it is, Causes Treatment Squamous cell carcinoma is a type of skin cancer caused by an overproduction of squamous cells in your epidermis, the top layer of your skin Exposing your skin to the sun’s UV rays puts you at a high risk of getting skin cancer