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Where do squamous cells form in the body?
Where do squamous cells form in the body?
- Only on the skin
- Only in the respiratory and digestive tracts
- On the surface of the skin and lining of hollow organs (correct)
- Exclusively in the lungs
Which type of cancer is not associated with squamous-cell carcinoma?
Which type of cancer is not associated with squamous-cell carcinoma?
- Breast cancer (correct)
- Lung cancer
- Esophageal cancer
- Vaginal cancer
What has been associated with SCCs of the oropharynx, lung, fingers, and anogenital region?
What has been associated with SCCs of the oropharynx, lung, fingers, and anogenital region?
- Alcohol consumption
- Tobacco use
- Human papillomavirus infection (correct)
- Genetic predisposition
In which type of cancer is SCC associated with human papillomavirus infection?
In which type of cancer is SCC associated with human papillomavirus infection?
What percentage of cases are associated with head and neck cancer?
What percentage of cases are associated with head and neck cancer?