What happens if skin cancer recurs after surgery

What are the symptoms of skin cancer recurrence? When skin cancer metastasizes in the late stage, many patients begin to fear that they will die if the treatment is not good. Therefore, skin cancer patients should closely observe their condition and do a good job of prevention and treatment. So, what will happen if skin cancer recurs after surgery? What are the symptoms?

1. Squamous cell carcinoma is often transformed from keratosis, leukoplakia and other precancerous diseases. It grows fast and forms ulcers in the early stage. Some are nodular or cauliflower-shaped, with less invasion into the deep part and a movable base; some are butterfly-shaped, with more obvious infiltration into the deep part, great destructiveness, and often involving bones. Squamous cell carcinoma is often accompanied by purulent infection, accompanied by malodor and pain. Regional lymph node metastasis is common. The author encountered a huge squamous cell carcinoma in the head, which had an extremely foul odor, more purulent secretions, and was prone to bleeding; cervical lymph node metastasis occurred. Squamous cell carcinoma develops fastest at the junction of the mucosa and skin, and those with mucosal disease are more likely to metastasize.
2. Squamous cell carcinoma is more common in people aged 30 to 50, while basal cell carcinoma is more common in people over 50. The former develops quickly and often grows rapidly in a short period of time; the latter is slow. Squamous cell carcinoma is more common in the lower lip, tongue, nose, vulva, and at the junction of the skin and mucous membranes. The ulcer has a high edge, is red and hard, and is ring-shaped and cauliflower-like in appearance. The surrounding inflammatory reaction is significant, and there are often regional lymphadenopathy. Basal cell carcinoma is more common in the eye socket, inner canthus, nose, cheek, forehead, and back of the hand; the ulcer edge is waxy, nodular, and rolled up, and some are black. The inflammatory reaction is mild or absent, and metastasis is very rare. It mainly infiltrates into deep tissues.