Squamous cell carcinoma of the skin is a common form of skin cancer that develops in the squamous cells that make up the middle and outer layer of the skin. Squamous cell carcinoma of the skin is usually not life-threatening, though it can be aggressive in some cases.
Glass - Glass, including Pyrex, can be used in the microwave. While there have been some rumors floating around the internet that Pyrex can explode, if you use the cookware in a reasonable and expected manner, you do not have to worry about this.
1 Ceramic pieces with gold, platinum, or other pure metal decorations are almost never microwave-safe.  Some ceramic pieces are microwave-safe, and some are not. It depends on the amount and type of metals used in the clay and glaze, and the power of your microwave oven. The only way to be sure is to test each piece in the microwave. Fill it with water and zap it for 30 seconds at a time.