[quote] He had a bump on the back of his neck, right at the hairline. He had asked his dermatologist about it, and the doctor said it was a sebaceous cyst and there was really no need to remove it. About 3-4 months later he went to the ent doctor for a regular checkup. The doctor noticed the lump and said that it didn't look at all likely as possible recurrence, but he would take a needle biopsy just be sure. He did, and the report came back that it was scc.[/quote]I'm sorry, but this really pisses me off. What kind of a so-called "Doctor" thinks he can eliminate a cancer diagnosis (ESPECIALLY WITH A CANCER PATIENT) with only a visual inspection? There should be some consequences for this kind of stuff, which happens all too often. Physicians like this need to have their medical licenses revoked, at a minimum.

As cancer patients, we need to remain vigilant and proactive in managing our own ongoing care.

Barb, my very heartfelt best wishes and prayers go out to you and Jim as you prepare for this.

Riley