Hi my husband was diagnosed with Basaloid squamous cell carcinoma , is this life threatening? He is 49yrs old, non drinker an hasn t smoked since he was 18yrs old.He s alway s been fit an healthy up until April 14th 2011. His normal weight was 95kg s, but is now 85kg s.He s just finished 3rd cycle of chemo and is now waiting for radiation to start. Doctor s can t or won t give us direct answer s. Any help be much appreciated, Thank s.
Welcome to Chat Doctor It is important to complete the treatment as Doctor advises. His prognosis will also depend on the spread of the tumor and grade of the tumor. Let him have protein rich diet like cereals pulses, eggs, chicken, lean meat, soybean in his diet in which ever form he is taking diet. He needs to be well HY Chat Doctor.  Give him all support. Since he is receiving chemoradiation his life will be prolonged to some extent though it is slightly more aggressive tumor. Leave the rest in hands of God as he is getting the best care from his Doctors.