Just got diagnosed. Had a lymph node removed this past week, got the path report: SCC. I'm pretty much stage 4. I'm having my case transferred to Stanford. But, I'm also considering UCSF. I'm 39, I know I have oncogenic HPV, and I'm pretty sure the primary will be found there. Although, I will update once they find it--if they do.

Anyways, I'm just looking for anyone in California who has been to a NCI CCC here. So far, it doesn't seem like the CCC centers here are that great, like Sloan or MD Anderson. But, I guess I'm stuck here.

I think Brian Hill has been to MD Anderson from here. Has anyone else transferred their case there? If so, how expensive was it with insurance? I have decent insurance that pays 80% and up to $2000 max out of pocket deductible. I have read that deposits can range up to $40,000!! WOw. Any thoughts on that or experiences? I want to get the best treatment.

Been misdiagnosed several times since Nov. 2012.
Sep/9/2013 - Recently diagnosed with SCC in right cervical node, with possible multiple metastatic nodes.
Trying to get into Stanford CC.