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Diagnosed With Squamous Cell Carcinoma As A Result Of Tonsil Surgery. What Are Survival Rates?

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Posted on Mon, 24 Jun 2013
Question: I have been diagnosed withSquamous cell carcinoma as a result of a surgical procedure on my right tonsil What are survival rates with this type of cancer? Thank You
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Answered by Dr. Imraan Hussain (1 hour later)
Hi,

Thanks for your query.

I can feel your concerns

Squamous cell carcinoma if properly removed surgically has a survival rate of 5 years approximately 50 percent.

Surgery is essential again, otherwise it spreads quickly to blood and other organs.

Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.

Regards,
Dr XXXXXXX
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Diagnosed With Squamous Cell Carcinoma As A Result Of Tonsil Surgery. What Are Survival Rates?

Hi,

Thanks for your query.

I can feel your concerns

Squamous cell carcinoma if properly removed surgically has a survival rate of 5 years approximately 50 percent.

Surgery is essential again, otherwise it spreads quickly to blood and other organs.

Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.

Regards,
Dr XXXXXXX