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MOHs Surgery and Short-Course Radiation Therapy With Structured Follow-Up for Head & Neck Squamous Cell Skin Cancer

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate if short-course radiation therapy (SCRT) can effectively treat high-risk cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC) and if active surveillance is a safe alternative to radiation for moderate-risk cSCC in adults with head and neck cSCC who have undergone surgery. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does short-course radiation therapy (5 treatments over 2 weeks) effectively prevent cancer recurrence in high-risk patients? Can moderate-risk patients be safely monitored with active surveillance instead of receiving radiation? Researchers will compare: Short-course radiation therapy (SCRT) for high-risk patients to historical data on long-course radiation to determine effectiveness. Active surveillance for moderate-risk patients to expected recurrence rates to assess safety. Participants will: High-Risk Group (SCRT): Receive short-course radiation therapy and attend follow-up visits. Moderate-Risk Group (Active Surveillance): Have regular check-ups, including clinical exams and imaging, to monitor for cancer recurrence. Optionally provide blood samples for future biomarker research.