@jammirenee72 Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. While my experience with squamous cell carcinoma is limited to my skin. I was indeed surprised that it can be found in other parts and organs of the body, including head and neck, tongue, and lung!

Can you share with us a bit more information, if you would please, about where this was diagnosed in your body, and how long ago? What is your medical team advising you at this point? By your statement that it is evident in lymph nodes, you lead me to believe it was uncovered in an area other than your skin.
Ginger