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Squamous Cell Cancer of head and neck
Head & Neck Cancer | Last Active: Dec 3, 2022 | Replies (29)Comment receiving replies
Very New to all of this my Niece Leanna has recently found out she has Squamous Cell Carcinoma stage 3. About 6 weeks ago now in the last week I have moved her from San Antonio to my home to be her full-time caregiver. She has not seen a oncologist since she was diagnosed in the hospital we are jumping through hoops to get insurance for her to be seen by a PCP and then referred to an oncologist. Does anyone have experience with or have they gone through this? My question is this do you think it could have spread during the last 6 weeks? When she was diagnosed in the hospital they said it started in her left tonsil has spread to her lymph nodes like I say that's been about a month and a half now. Any advice or even just your story would be so helpful to me and her to be able to know what is ahead. Thank You 🎗️
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Good Morning, So sorry to hear this, I had SCC Larynx Cancer, diagnosed Sept. 21. Stage 3, its a long process, got Biopsied in November, confirmed,, did not spread my ENT, Referred me to an Oncologist, started Radiation twice daily in late January for 7 weeks, no Chemo, as my kidneys aren't in the best of shape,I'm not on Dialysis, but want to avoid it, anyway your question, can it spread, I'm not a Dr. Obviously. All I can say is everyday that passes things yes can happen. As for Insurance, they have to except her, get Charity Care in the meanwhile...OK Radiation is rough, but honestly you get through it, in her case they may choose Chemoradiation, which is excellent as well, she's young..Well Radiation ended in 3/22/22 ..CT Scan and Scope as of October 22, no recurrence, but not to say it won't come back..Hopefully not, side effects are rough, can't deny it, well your Dr. Will tell you..Have to go for Scans every 3 months for the 1st year, my advice again. Please insist on having her seen asap & start treatment..I'm here for you, please keep us posted..Hugs ❤
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I was diagnosed with stage 3 SCC last January. It ended up being sourced in the base of my tongue and had spread to my right neck lymph node. It ended up being more than 6 weeks before I was able to start treatments (first induction chemotherapy followed by radiation and chemotherapy). I completed my treatments in early September. My CT scan of my neck and tongue was clear. I’m awaiting a PET scan in December that I am confident will also be clear of cancer. I don’t believe the 6 weeks delay should be cause for additional stress. I will say that the treatment side effects were not easy, but one can make it through with support from loved ones and the knowledge that it is doing its job in saving your life. I hope this helps. God Bless.