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2 years ago my father had a scc removed from his face. we have now learned it has spread to lymph nodes. i can't find any information. prognosis?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Ask his oncologist: ONce a SCC becomes invasive, it can be difficult to control but his oncologist would be the logical person to give an opinion.

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Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

2 years ago my father had a scc removed from his face. we have now learned it has spread to lymph nodes. i can't find any information. prognosis?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Chiu answered

Dr Kuitems and 2 doctors agreed

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