Discuss fully w/ Dr. The good news is that it's not spread to other organs, but your jaw bone and nearby lymph node are involved - it's at Stage III and that is not minimal. But your doctor is the best to provide detailed prognosis based on treatment progress and response. Make sure you and a buddy understand the info and get all you need to plan Tx. Follow suggestions, get support and be hopeful.

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Is stage 4 squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck always incurable?

Dr. Matthew Solhjem, University of Minnesota Medical School Answered Oct. 22, 2013

18 years experience in Radiation Oncology

No. Stage iva head and neck cancer is usually curable. If it is confined to the primary site (example base of tongue) and spread only to neck lymph nodes, it can be cured with radiation/chemo, sometimes surgery added. Read more...

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