We hope you are okay after receiving a diagnosis of advanced cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma.
The MSCAN team have been in your shoes. We understand the (many) challenges in receiving a diagnosis and then living well after diagnosis. It was our combined lived experiences that led us to establish MSCAN so more could be done to help people across Australia when they are diagnosed with advanced cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma.
One of MSCAN’s priorities is to provide helpful information and resources to people at the time of, or soon after, diagnosis. That is why we developed the Spot on Resource (advanced cSCC).
The Spot on Resource is a helpful guide for people with an advanced cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma diagnosis, their families and friends.
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The Spot on Resource (Advanced Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma)
MSCAN has worked with experts from around Australia and the U.S.A to make sure the Spot on Resource (advanced cSCC) is as helpful and up to date as possible. Receiving a diagnosis of advanced cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma can be very stressful. In an instant, your world has changed.
There are so many new and hard things to think about:
- How do I tell my family and friends?
- What are the medical terms I need to understand?
- When do I make appointments to see the doctor and do scans and tests?
- How do I make decisions about treatment?
- What do I do next?
The Spot on Resource (advanced cSCC) helps answer these questions and other questions that will come up in the days, weeks and months after being diagnosed. It’s also a handy place to record your personal details, medications and information on your general health so you can share this with your treating team when needed.
The Spot on Resource (advanced cSCC) helps answer these questions and other questions that will come up in the days, weeks and months after being diagnosed. It’s also a handy place to record your personal details, medications and information on your general health so you can share this with your treating team when needed.
Other resources
Take a look at MSCAN’s other resources to help guide you through your diagnosis of advanced cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma.
Podcast: Diagnosed with advanced non-melanoma skin cancer
Doug Phayer, who has bravely faced non-melanoma skin cancer and Dr Patricia Terrill from Doug’s clinical team.
Blog: The role of the carer
Having a carer by your side will help provide emotional support through diagnosis, treatment and beyond. Find out what the role of the carer involves.