Rani - I'm very sorry to read this, especially from someone so young. But you've found a great source of information and support here at OCF. Welcome to our family.

I know how tempting it can be to read everything on the web you can get your hands on. But I'd caution you to do it with a grain of salt. Statistics are simply that, an aggregate. I'm no scientist but I think everyone here will tell you the same thing. We're all different, and you can't base your life on what you find in numbers.

You didn't tell us where you're located (that's fine if you prefer not to of course) or if your doctors have suggested any follow up treatment.

I'm sure people with your specific condition will find this post and offer more concrete advice. I'm sending every good vibe your way!


David 2
SCC of occult origin 1/09 (age 55)| Stage III TXN1M0 | HPV 16+, non-smoker, moderate drinker | Modified radical neck dissection 3/09 | 31 days IMRT finished 6/09 | Hit 15 years all clear in 6/24 | Radiation Fibrosis Syndrome kicked in a few years after treatment and has been progressing since | Prostate cancer diagnosis 10/18