Which of these therapies is used in the medical treatment of squamous cell carcinoma?
a. chemosurgery c. electrosurgery
b. chemotherapy d. radiation therapy
A
Squamous cell carcinoma is associated with prolonged exposure to sun and exposure to gamma radiation and X-rays. Surgical excision and chemosurgery are treatment options.
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True False