Unfortunately it is quite common for non smokers, non drinkers to get SCC and no one seems to have an answer for that "why". The only thing to do is to get treated and that usually involves surgery, radiation and chemo. Tell her not to even concern herself with potential hair loss, that will be the least of her concerns. She will probably loose some temporarily at the back of her neck. Her biggest concerns will be the Tx. It only lasts a relatively short time but it can and usually does get nasty especially the few weeks POST radiation. I only say this so it comes as no surprise if it does get nasty. A small % breeze thru but most of us suffer from about the 4th week till the 3rd week post radiation. Remember the goal is to kill the cancer and this cancer is tough so they have to throw everything they have to accomplish that goal.

She will need a caregiver and that's no easy job so she's blessed to have you and you have us so we'll get thru this. Don't hesitate to ask ANY question.