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Are Concurrent Chemotherapies Required Along With Radio Therapy?

My health question is as per the details provided by me on the subject pls let me know whether i shud go for concurrent chemotherapies along with my radio therapy. are they actually required at my stage of epiglottic carcinoma. I m already in the mid of radiotherapy sessions?
Thu, 19 Feb 2015
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Oncologist, Surgical,  's  Response
The standard treatment for epiglottic carcinoma is radiotherapy with concurrent chemotherapy. This applies to all stages except the earliest (stage 1 where only radiotherapy suffices), and the locally advanced cancer where surgery is required. This chemotherapy is low dose and is given only to enhance the effect of radiotherapy and so has minimal side effects. Only in patients who cannot tolerate even this low dose like very old patients with several comorbidities, is chemotherapy omitted.
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Hematologist,  Dr. Hardik Sanghvi's  Response
Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
Treatment of epiglotic carcinoma depends on stage and spread of cancer. Radiotherapy and chemotherapy both are required according to type of cancer and stage. So consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.
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Are Concurrent Chemotherapies Required Along With Radio Therapy?

The standard treatment for epiglottic carcinoma is radiotherapy with concurrent chemotherapy. This applies to all stages except the earliest (stage 1 where only radiotherapy suffices), and the locally advanced cancer where surgery is required. This chemotherapy is low dose and is given only to enhance the effect of radiotherapy and so has minimal side effects. Only in patients who cannot tolerate even this low dose like very old patients with several comorbidities, is chemotherapy omitted.