Carcinoma Cells: An Overview

According to medical terminology, carcinoma is a cancer that occur due to epithelial cells. Carcinoma penetrates in and around various organs and tissues. This condition can even spread to metastasis and lymph nodes. Carcinoma cells are of different types like basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, small cell carcinoma, large cell undifferentiated carcinoma and renal cell carcinoma. Lets briefly understand each of these cell categories.

Basal Cell Carcinoma: This type of skin cancer develops from basal keratinocyte. It is found in the top most layer of skin also known as epidermis. This tumor is also known as rodent ulcers. This tumor is mostly found among the people who come in the demographic strata from middle to old age. This problem is faced by men more than women.

In the U.S., it has been found that Caucasians have 28 percent -33 percent chance of suffering form basal cell carcinoma. People who have light skin are more prone to suffer from this problem. Apart from that, fair-haired blonds are more susceptible to suffer this tumor rather than those who have dark complexion.

Squamous Cell Carcinoma: This type of cancer is found in different body parts like mouth, cervix, skin, esophagus, lungs, and prostate. It is mostly found the skin in the epithelial layer and even at various mucous membranes of the body. This cancer can develop in lips, skin, throat, inside the mouth and even around the esophagus.

In the U.S., more than 2,00,000 people suffer from squamous cell carcinoma every year. This cancer develops due to smoking, sun exposure, exposure to carcinogens, genetic diseases, radiation therapy, and chronic skin irritation.

Renal Cell Carcinoma: This is a type of kidney cancer. When the cells in certain tissues of the kidney grow very large and form tumors, then it leads to kidney cancer. Around 85 percent of the kidney tumors are renal cell carcinoma.

Some of the causes and symptoms of renal cell carcinoma are blood in urine, pain in the lower back or sides, a lump, abdominal pain, fever, fatigue, unexplained weight loss, high blood pressure and weakness.

Men have a higher chance of suffering from kidney cancer than women. All those who are cigarette smokers have a high risk of suffering from kidney cancer. Obesity is one of the other causes that can lead to kidney cancer.

Youve now got a brief idea as to how other different types of carcinoma cells can turn risky for your body. With this clear understanding about some of the carcinoma cells, remember to visit your doctor if you feel you are suffering from any symptoms discussed above. Consult your doctor immediately. This would save your life.