My step father has been diagnosed with Squamous Cell Carcinoma at age 49, what are the chances?

I've taken 2A&P classes and Patho. so far working towards my degree where I've had some study regarding this cancer. And none of what my textbook showed looks like what he's been diagnosed with!? He had no lesions on his body, nothing similar to skin cancer. Just had a swollen 'gland' on his neck, we thought was linked to a cavity. Dentis put him on antibiotics, treated the cavity, and it didn't go away. Went to Dr., scheduled removal/biopsy. Dr. removed 3 lymph nodes, said came back as SCC. Immediately had tonsillectomy/adenoidectomy to find primary. Were negative. Had roof of mouth/tongue biopsy. Tongue tested positive. Has now began radiation and Chemo. Is very nausious of course from the chemo as to be expected. Refused feeding tube, and is doing fine eating sensibly. He is 49, never smoked a cigarette in his life, and is alcohol and drug free. What is the expected outcome/survival rate for this type of cancer? I'm trying to do more research to decipher the 'sugar coating from Dr's

Without more staging info only general ideas can be given. This is typically a cancer found in smokers and drinkers. Does your stepfather work in an environment where fumes might be present? printer, chemical or paint plant? work with herbicides or pesticides? These might be some other potential causes for his cancer but you probably will not find an obvious cause-effect reason why he contracted this cancer. SCC of the tongue is a tough cancer to treat once it reaches the lymph nodes. It sounds like his Drs are doing all the right things. Be there for your step father and your mom as the coming months are going to be very difficult on the entire family. Read the web page below for more info.
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Sometimes with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, the origin is unknown. It sounds as if it is the base of the tongue, though.

Do you know his staging? That would help with any survival rates.