Shahrin Ahmed: The progression of melanoma can be rapid
Shahrin Ahmed, Medical Specialist at Canadian Cancer Society, made the following post on X:
“The location of the cancer’s formation determines the staging for basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma of the skin.
The progression of melanoma can be rapid. Untreated, it can spread to other parts of the body and become life-threatening within 6 weeks.
After squamous cell cancer of the skin has been diagnosed, tests are done to find out if cancer cells have spread within the skin or to other parts of the body.
Three methods exist for cancer to spread in the body. It is possible for cancer to spread from its starting point to other parts of the body.
Basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma of the skin can be diagnosed based on the location of the cancer formation.
• Basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma of the skin on the eyelid can be treated using the following stages:
◦Stage 0 (Carcinoma in situ)
◦Stage I,
◦Stage II,
◦Stage III,
◦Stage IV.
• Basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma of the skin on the head or neck, but not the eyelid, can be treated with the following stages:
◦Stage 0 (Carcinoma in situ)
◦Stage I,
◦Stage II,
◦Stage III,
◦Stage IV.
Treatment is determined by the diagnosis of skin cancer or other skin condition:
◦Basal cell carcinoma,
◦Squamous cell carcinoma,
◦Actinic keratosis.”
Source: Shahrin Ahmed/X