 Patient Advocate (1000+ posts)
Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,384 Likes: 1 | Hi Michele, my SCC was occult (unknown) until it was found in my tonsil during surgery. Your husband has a good chance of beating this. Remember to pace yourself as this is a battle measured in weeks and months. He may do better than some with regard to side effects. In any case try to control worry.
PS ccc is indeed comprehensive cancer center.
Mark, 21 Year survivor, SCC right tonsil, 3 nodes positive, one with extra-capsular spread. I never asked what stage (would have scared me anyway) Right side tonsillectomy, radical neck dissection right side, maximum radiation to both sides, no chemo, no PEG, age 40 when diagnosed.
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