Hello Everyone,

I am the caregiver to my boyfriend whose SCC came back with a vengeous. He had his first battle with this back in 2005 and pulled through. This time isn't looking so good. On July 20, 2022, he had a right tonsillar fossa w/extension on base of the tongue and posterior fossa. About six days later, a feeding tube was placed and the doctor told us that after examining the specimen they discovered they didn't get it all. This was a horrible blow!

After nine days in the hospital, he came home and we settled in with a whole different routine. Due to the feeding tube, he is unable to work and the bills are piling up. He will start radiation within the next few weeks, but doctor said there is only a 50/50 chance it will get it all.

We are hopeful and continue to make plans for our future together.

Dear MLowery

I am so sorry to hear this but I am glad you reached out here. Please let us know what challenges you are facing or questions you might have for the forum group. Maybe you have already bounced around the website and forum. There is so much information and people want to help.

In the meantime, we will keep you in our thoughts. Please keep us up to date as you work through radiation.

Stay safe and keep the faith,
Nels