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What Is The Treatment For Head And Neck Cancer Other Than Chemo?

I have head and neck cancer. I went 7 weeks of radiation and 7 chemo once a week. I was in remission for about 3mos. It's back. Can't take no more radiation and the chemo is so strong, that I just get sick don't want to live thatbway. Of course surgeons want to do surgery, however it is next to my carotid artery. I may bleed out on the table. I am taking palliative care. I wish things were different. I did all I could. Thanks for letting me pick at your brain. Rev
Fri, 29 May 2015
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I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Treatment of head and neck cancer depends on stage and type of cancer. In early stage surgery is possible. In later stage surgery will not helpful. Only treatment options are chemotherapy and radiotherapy. It is palliative treatment only. It will not cure the disease. Despite of treatment prognosis remains poor. Life expectancy is not good. Sorry to say but it is fact.
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What Is The Treatment For Head And Neck Cancer Other Than Chemo?

Hi, dear I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. Treatment of head and neck cancer depends on stage and type of cancer. In early stage surgery is possible. In later stage surgery will not helpful. Only treatment options are chemotherapy and radiotherapy. It is palliative treatment only. It will not cure the disease. Despite of treatment prognosis remains poor. Life expectancy is not good. Sorry to say but it is fact. 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.