@jodes1984
Hello, I was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma on my legs a couple of years ago.
I had many MOHS surgeries with my dermatologist, was then suggested to see an oncologist and he had the PET scan ordered and the squamous cell carcinoma was recognized.
I am currently on an immunotherapy called "Unloxcyt" it is to specifically target SCC.
It is a new drug and I am my Drs 1st patient to use it.
I believe it is working as are the doctors.
I had tried 2 different drug, the 1 st "Libtayo "
9 mos did nothing.
Took chemotherapy pills, became allergic!
It's been a journey.
I wish you the best, please be proactive 😉

@jodes1984
I have had about a dozen MOHS surgeries for both SCC and BCCs.

In every case the MOHS surgery was successful and removed all traces of the cancer. That is what MOHS provides. You do not leave surgery room until pathology says no signs of cancer in the margins.

So after at least a dozen skin cancer surgeries I have not had to address any of the areas where skin cancer was removed.

The surgeries if you have MOHS is painless except for needles to numb area. Depending on the size of the surgery the recovery can be minor or take some time. I have had both but happy with my surgeries and being cancer free in those areas.

I am 79. I am told these skin cancers are from what I did not do 30-40 years ago. In sun constantly and no sunscreen. So as you age time catches up. SCC can also occur in a damaged part of skin and not just areas sun damaged.

Feel positive there are so many ways to treat SCC and skin cancer is one of or not the most successful success rates of all cancers.

@jodes1984 Welome to Mayo Clinic Connect where we understand your concerns. Having had all three types of skin cancers myself, I truly do understand those concerns. I'd like to understand more about what's been going on in your situation.

There are three main types of skin cancer: basal cell (BCC), squamous cell (SCC) and melanoma as explained here: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/skin-cancer/symptoms-causes/syc-20377605.

You stated your GP suspects it is an aggressive form of SCC, however, if I am understanding correctly, an actual biopsy has yet to be performed - is that correct? Without a definitive biopsy, there is no clear way to determine with any certainty what kind of skin lesion this may be or what treatment options would be best for you.

No matter what the results, you have information now that there are various types of interventions that can be provided so while it's hard to say "Just relax" as anxiety is a normal part of waiting for results, I hope it helps to know that so many advances have been made in treatment. Can you let me know what the dermatologist has to say, and what is done at the appointment in two weeks?