CancerCompass message board discussion started by Glena on 2/28/2007 http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,9953,0.htm Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss RSS.NET: http://www.rssdotnet.com/ Early detection and treatment are pivotal to skin cancer survival. The overall five-year survival rate for Caucasian patients with malignant melanoma was 88% in 1993 (chart). Check this for more detailshttp://cancerguide.in/skin-cancer    Glena Wed, 28 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT you are right about early detection.  If the melanoma becomes stage 4(distant mets) then the 5 year survival rate is more like 10% ! Oncrx Wed, 28 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT dear nurse, you said the survival rate for stage 4 is approx 10%. I had SCC that metastisized to lymph nodes in my neck. It was found at stage 4 and after a radical neck disection and radiation, what is the prognosis now? I am 1 year out. I can't get a straight answer. thanks Woobie Thu, 01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT  On 3/1/2007 Woobie wrote:dear nurse, you said the survival rate for stage 4 is approx 10%. I had SCC that metastisized to lymph nodes in my neck. It was found at stage 4 and after a radical neck disection and radiation, what is the prognosis now? I am 1 year out. I can't get a straight answer. thanksWell, remember we were talking about malignant melanoma.  It has a worse prognosis.  The squamous and basal cell carcinomas are basically cureable with surgery.  Stage 4 melanoma is not.  Oncrx Tue, 06 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT  On 3/6/2007 Oncrx wrote: On 3/1/2007 Woobie wrote:dear nurse, you said the survival rate for stage 4 is approx 10%. I had SCC that metastisized to lymph nodes in my neck. It was found at stage 4 and after a radical neck disection and radiation, what is the prognosis now? I am 1 year out. I can't get a straight answer. thanksWell, remember we were talking about malignant melanoma.  It has a worse prognosis.  The squamous and basal cell carcinomas are basically cureable with surgery.  Stage 4 melanoma is not.Even if the squamous cell  has already metastisized into the lymph sysyem and there was no primary cancer found? I read that the survival rate for this is 26 to 56%, and in other places that % is lower or higher depending. I would just like to know what the likelihood of this cancer returning in the next 5 years.  at first diagnosis, i was given very little time, and now they are saying otherwise. SO, If you have understanding in this arena, i would love to know. thanks.   Woobie Tue, 06 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT The overall risk of metastasis rate for SCC is in the range of 2-6%; however, this rate may be as high as 47% for certain high-risk tumors. Treating lymph node metastasis is much more extensive and is associated with significant morbidity; however, 5-year survival rates as high as 73% have been achieved with the combination of surgical lymphadenectomy and radiation therapy. Once lung metastasis occurs, the disease is incurable. Oncrx Wed, 07 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT i have sqUeamis cell cancer they removed 1 from my hand and are sceuled to do 2 on my back 1 on my ear 4 on lips nose and for head. since i understand squeamis cell does't travel to other parts. is it realy nesssecary to have all these removed or wait and maybe they will go away? i had malanoma 12 years ago it was removed and it never returned. is sqUeamis cell life threatening ? i can't get a straight answer. thanks MARTINSRULE Martinsrule Wed, 18 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT  On 4/18/2007 Martinsrule wrote:i have sqUeamis cell cancer they removed 1 from my hand and are sceuled to do 2 on my back 1 on my ear 4 on lips nose and for head. since i understand squeamis cell does't travel to other parts. is it realy nesssecary to have all these removed or wait and maybe they will go away? i had malanoma 12 years ago it was removed and it never returned. is sqUeamis cell life threatening ? i can't get a straight answer. thanks MARTINSRULEmartin, scc can metastisize. mine did to the lymph nodes in my neck. i would not wait to see if they go away....it can be life threatening, all cancer can. angela Woobie Thu, 19 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT  On 3/1/2007 Woobie wrote:dear nurse, you said the survival rate for stage 4 is approx 10%. I had SCC that metastisized to lymph nodes in my neck. It was found at stage 4 and after a radical neck disection and radiation, what is the prognosis now? I am 1 year out. I can't get a straight answer. thanksWoobie,I understand your frustration.  I was diagnosed with SCC on my shoulder in January, had it surgically removed April 11,07.  I just got the runaround from my family doctor about the pathology on the tumour excised.  The report said " Extensive Lymphatic Invasion" and he would not answer me when I asked what that meant.  Just referred me back to the surgeon to discuss the pathology.I now have to wait 3 weeks till the surgeon gets back from holidays, unless I can hold of the other surgeon at his office and speed up the process.I too have some pressing questions to ask regarding survival rate when SCC spreads to the lymph nodes.Dave  Fallingelevator Mon, 23 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT SCC CAN be life threatening.  Get it removed early and you should be fine.  Let it go and it can be disfiguring and potentially fatal.  Treating lymph node metastasis is much more extensive and is associated with significant morbidity; however, 5-year survival rates as high as 73% have been achieved with the combination of surgical removal of lymph nodes and radiation therapy. Once lung metastasis occurs, the disease is incurable. Oncrx Mon, 23 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT  On 4/23/2007 Oncrx wrote:SCC CAN be life threatening.  Get it removed early and you should be fine.  Let it go and it can be disfiguring and potentially fatal.  Treating lymph node metastasis is much more extensive and is associated with significant morbidity; however, 5-year survival rates as high as 73% have been achieved with the combination of surgical removal of lymph nodes and radiation therapy. Once lung metastasis occurs, the disease is incurable.Ok...so my question is very basic now.  Does "Extensive Lympnatic Invasion" ( as mentioned on my pathology) mean that it has metastized to the lymph nodes ?NOBODY is willing to tell me  Fallingelevator Mon, 23 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT yes.  That is what it means. Oncrx Mon, 23 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT  On 4/23/2007 Oncrx wrote:yes.  That is what it means.Thank You !!! OMG it is refreshing to have some come out and say it and not beat around the bush.  Having any kind of answer is much better than being left in the dark.Thanks againDave Fallingelevator Mon, 23 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT