Abstract
There are more than a million cases of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma that occur annually, with incidences increasing over the past 30 years. This common skin cancer has a variety of risk factors, with ultraviolet radiation and increasing age being two of the greatest known associated risks. This article is a review of the epidemiology and other risk factors of this common skin cancer and is also an update on its pathophysiology and treatment.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 28-34 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Journal of the Dermatology Nurses' Association |
Volume | 13 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2021 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Advanced and Specialized Nursing