It depends on the atom. If you know the atomic number, that's how many protons are in the nucleus. For example, an oxygen atom has 8 protons, iron has 26, and uranium has 92. Views Â· 1 Upvote.
Squamous-cell carcinoma or squamous-cell cancer (SCC or SqCC) is a cancer of a kind of epithelial cell, the squamous cell.These cells are the main part of the epidermis of the skin, and this cancer is one of the major forms of skin cancer. Unlike basal-cell carcinoma (BCC), squamous-cell carcinoma (SCC) has a substantial risk of metastasis. 2  Risk of metastasis is higher in SCC arising in scars, on the lower lips or mucosa, and occurring in immunosuppressed patients.
Most people only become familiar with the term squamous cell when they are diagnosed with a squamous cell carcinoma. This is a type of cancer that affects the squamous layers of the epithelium. Squamous cell carcinomas are the most common cancer of the oral cavity. These cancers are also commonly found in the cervix and the skin.