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Cancer in epiglottis

2022-09-03 04:05:25
Is it possible that even after 6 weeks is over of radiation therapy (35 settings), there is  no improvement in the cancer cells and affected area is same as reported in endoscopy. What to do in such case.? Will radiation therapy continue? In such case what is the recovery rate!?
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You have to wait till 12 weeks to see proper response to radiation therapy. Radiation is complete and will not be continued. If no response then salvage surgery may be planned
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wait n watch till 12wks

Answered2022-09-03 04:15:05

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