CIS

Squamous cell carcinoma in situ

Squamous cell carcinoma in situ is a non-invasive type of cancer made up of squamous cells. It is called non-invasive because the abnormal cells have not spread into any of the surrounding tissues. If left untreated, this condition can turn into a type of invasive cancer called squamous cell carcinoma. Squamous cell carcinoma in situ …
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Your pathology report for squamous cell carcinoma in situ of the larynx

Squamous cell carcinoma in situ of the larynx is a non-invasive type of cancer. If left untreated, this condition can evolve into a type of invasive laryngeal cancer called squamous cell carcinoma. This condition typically affects adults over the age of 40 years. The larynx The larynx is a structure located in the upper neck …
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Your pathology report for squamous cell carcinoma in situ of the skin

Squamous cell carcinoma in situ, also known as Bowen’s disease, is an early stage of skin cancer. It begins with squamous cells, which are the flat cells that comprise the outermost layer of the skin, known as the epidermis. In this stage, the abnormal cancer cells are confined to the epidermis and have not spread deeper …
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Your pathology report for urothelial carcinoma in situ (CIS)

Urothelial carcinoma in situ (CIS) is a type of non-invasive cancer that starts in the lining of the urinary tract. The urinary tract includes the bladder, kidneys, ureters, and urethra. “In situ” means that the cancer cells are only found in the urothelium (inner lining) and have not spread to deeper tissues. However, if not …
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Carcinoma in situ (CIS)

Carcinoma in situ (CIS) is an early-stage, non-invasive form of cancer in which abnormal cells are confined to the epithelium – the thin layer of tissue that lines the surfaces and internal structures of the body. “In situ” means “in its original place,” indicating that the cancerous cells have not spread into surrounding tissues or …
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