This article is reprinted from [Qianjiang Evening News];
“I just scratched the scar because it was too itchy. How could it be cancer?” Recently, 70-year-old Uncle Xiao from Hangzhou was diagnosed For skin squamous cell carcinoma. More than 20 years ago, Uncle Xiao was scalded by boiling water and left a scar on his back. One year ago, Uncle Xiao scratched the scar. At that time, the ulcer was only the size of a fingernail, but it was repeatedly festered and infected. Uncle Xiao went to the hospital for treatment. Skin graft surgery. However, the ulceration grew bigger and bigger. After a detailed examination, Uncle Xiao was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma of the skin, a malignant skin tumor. It is a pity that it was discovered too late, and there have been many metastases throughout the body such as lymph nodes and bones. Doctor: The cancer rate of scars is low, but it should not be careless. If the scars rupture repeatedly, or the ulcers gradually enlarge or deepen, or the ulcers are “crater-like”, accompanied by purulent secretions and stench, you should be alert to scar cancer. If possible, seek medical treatment as soon as possible. (Qianjiang Evening News, Hourly News reporter He Lina)
