Squamous cell carcinoma is a cancer that affects the squamous cells. Squamous cell carcinoma is a type of skin cancer, but squamous cells aren't just found in your skin. They can also be found in your conjunctiva, the white part of your eye. When squamous cell carcinoma develops in the conjunctiva, the resulting cancer is known as conjunctival squamous cell carcinoma. Here are five things you need to know about this rare type of cancer, especially if you think you might have this type of cancer.
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You likely know that it is important to visit your eye doctor for regular exams to ensure your eyes are healthy and you are still wearing the correct contact lenses or eyeglasses. However, when performing your eye exam, your ophthalmologist can detect many general health problems you wouldn't think would be related to your eyes. It seems your eyes are not only the windows to your soul, but also the window to your health.
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