B. Miscellaneous 1. Frequency and duration of follow-up is dependent on the individual case. Prevention and education is an integral part of the care of a patient with squamous cell carcinoma. Examples of prevention and education include, but are not limited to, sunscreen protection and self-examination. Screening visits for skin cancer are appropriate.
Tobacco products are a significant risk factor for lip and oral squamous cell carcinomas.
Disclaimer Adherence to these guidelines will not ensure successful treatment in every situation. Further, these guidelines should not be deemed inclusive of all proper methods or care or exclusive of other methods of care reasonably directed to obtaining the same results. The ultimate judgment regarding the propriety of any specific procedure must be made by the physician in light of all the circumstances presented by the individual patient. Treatment of skin cancer using multiple modalities. Metastases from squamous cell carcinoma of the skin and lip.