I have squamous cell skin cancer on my thumb with bone exposure on the inside. How bad is this?

Hello,

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I understand your concern and will help you with it.

Various factors like the stage, grade, location, any co-morbid conditions determine the overall prognosis of the squamous cell carcinoma.

Diameter of more than 2 cm doubles the risk of recurrence while tripling the rate of metastasis.

As cancer has reached the bone, chances of local recurrence are higher.

Poor differentiation (high grade) indicates a poor prognosis.

There are increased chances of recurrence and metastasis with immunosuppression.

Recurrent tumors have a worse prognosis compared to primary tumors.

Tumors arising from a burn scar, an ulcer, radiation dermatitis, and other chronic wounds possess an increased rate of metastasis and poorer prognosis.

Kindly share the original histopathology report so that I can have a better idea.

Is the treatment plan already decided?

Was the site of basal cell carcinoma the same?

I wish you all the best. Please take care and try carrying a positive approach.