Stage 2 Squamous Cell Carcinoma

Stage 2 squamous cell carcinoma is the third stage of this common form of skin cancer, often caused by ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun. One visible sign is red, scaly patches on the skin. If stage 1 squamous cell carcinoma is left untreated, the tumor grows and advances to stage 2. Learn more about risks, prevention and treatment of stage 2 squamous cell carcinoma with expert advice from Sharecare.