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Ear cancer

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Overview

Ear cancer is cancer of one or both ears. It is a relatively rare, slow growing cancer that usually affects men over 60. The most common form of ear cancer is squamous cell carcinoma; which normally affects gardeners and roof workers. Squamous cell carcinoma predominantly affects the earlobe.

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