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What Are The Chances Of Survival After Disappearance Of Tumor After Chemo?
Dear Doctor, My mom aged 58 had metastatic squamous carcinoma (big tumor in her neck) after giving radiation and 3 chemo(Daxotel). the tumor dissappeared. Before radiation and chemo Doctor said only 3mnth survival. Now my question is will her survival be longer.
Thu, 26 Feb 2015
Hi
Average survival now would be around 2 years.
You must do 3 monthly pet scan as follow up.
Regards
Dr de
Average survival now would be around 2 years.
You must do 3 monthly pet scan as follow up.
Regards
Dr de
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