Hi,
Almost a year after a scc diagnosis, semi-glossectomy, radio/chemo, I have just had a check up (no problems we thought) and to everyone's shock, I have mets to both lungs. I am only (!) 37, have a 10 year old daughter, wonderful husband and loving family so am reluctant to do nothing, however, the consultant suggests that I consider waiting until I have symptoms before deciding if chemo (cisplatin and 5fu?) would be worth it in terms of symptom control. As it is, they have said 3-6 months with or without the chemo, it makes no difference to the time apparently, although that seems counter-intuitive.
I don't want to waste precious time having chemo and all that it will entail if it won't help at all, but also don't want to say no if there's any chance of it extending my life ( and quality of life). The recurrence board is so new that I thought I'd try here, I hope that's okay.
Any advice, however anecdotal would be gratefully received. Thank you
Georgia