I started my cancer journey back in Feb 2020; I had a spot on my lip that I thought was a pimple I didn't ever pay much attention for almost 2 years .
I finally took the steps to get it treated I underwent surgical procedure to remove the mass that was squamous cell I returned to the surgeon approx. 9 mos later because I still experienced a weird painful sensation and drooling I never did before . Fast forward on July 20:I had to undergo more surgery because it showed in my lymph nodes and now I start radiation my diagnosis mestastic squamous cell I am scared

@jamirenee72 I started my cancer journey in April 2021. I had what I thought was a pimple for about a year. I went to my dermatologist several times for it and told her to do a biopsy the last time I went in. When I went in to get the stitches out she told me she had read the pathology report and it was nothing to worry about. On Tuesday of the following week the Nurse Practitioner called me to let me know she had read the wrong report and that I have Squamous Cell Carcinoma. I was referred to a plastic surgeon and had surgery a few weeks later. The cancer affected my smile and left a large indent on my chin till April 2022 when I had reconstructive surgery to repair the nerve and tissue was put in the indent to fill it in. I seen the dermatologist today and she found a large and deep lump in my throat. She told me to contact my primary care doctor ASAP. I would be lying if I said I’m not scared. I’ve read about this cancer and it terrifies me. I thought it would show up on the skin before attacking something inside.
Was there a certain test your doctor did on you when you were seen by your doctor?
Are you currently taking any herbs or vitamins to help you fight it?

Thank you.
Myrtle