Hi, I am new to this forum,and i have a question about symptoms of recurrence.I am a 40 yo male, I was diagnosed in aug. of 08 with stage 4 scc unknown primary mestasis to right nodes. treatment was 35 radiation treatments to both sides of my neck and 3 rounds of cisplatin though I could only handle 2 rounds. no neck disection just had 1 node removed for biopsy.First ct scan looked ok according to the docs. While doing all this I took leave from my job, then later my job let me go "due to the economic downturn". My wife also lost her job, so we could not afford insurance any more. I am currently
trying to get veterans health benefits, but havent heard back from them yet. My question is this, what if any are the symptoms of recurrence, I have a lump just above the collarbone about 4 inches below where i found the first lump. Thanks for reading and thanks in advance for your replies.


Stage 4a scc finished treatment Nov. 08 last scan 05/09 clear