Hello Mr. Lou.
Thank you for your query at DoctorSpring.com.
I understand your concern.
I would require additional information in order to provide my best opinion.
1. Has your latest squamous cell cancer (SCC) been staged? If yes please mention it.
2. Has your doctor examined you for any enlarged lymph nodes? If yes, were there any palpable nodes?
3. Has an imaging study like a CT, MRI or PET scan been done recently? If yes, please mention their results.
4. What is the size of the biggest tumor you have? Have you had bigger ones earlier?
Please reply to the above in the follow up.
Lymph node biopsy is usually done when any node is palpable on physical examination. When lymph nodes aren't palpable, mostly an imaging study like CT or MRI is done.
Prognosis depends on many factors such as tumor size, depth of invasion, histological features, stage etc.
Awaiting your response,
Kind regards.