Hello,
I have a question regarding SCC of the tongue. From what I've read it seems to me that the survival rates are worse for those that started with SCC of the tongue??? Is this true, or do I have it all wrong? Is SCC more aggressive when it's found on the tongue?

Hope that's not a stupid question.
Thanks to those who reply!

Neil,

First of all, never let statistics rule your life. They tell us that we are more likely to die from a car wreck than a plane crash. Does this mean we should never fly?

To answer your question, I have known many people with SCC with the primary site of tonsil, tongue, etc., but I am not sure if any is better or worse. I read on this forum sometimes that tongue cancer is the worst and I resist the temptation to say "No, tonsillar is the worst." The reality is it is all bad but not always deadly. I read today of two survivors of 40+ years and I have seen one member from 1989 still thriving. I have also seen Stage I cancer victims succumb to this disease. If we could only isolate what exactly causes some forms of SCC to be more aggresive and find a way to destroy it early, life would be wonderful.

By the way, why the interest?

Ed