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Suggest Treatment For Tongue Base Cancer

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Posted on Tue, 13 Jun 2017
Question: My husband is receiving radiation treatments for cancer at the base of the tongue. It's only the second week & he can't swallow so a feeding tube is being put in . He is also starting chemo today and my fear is that if he vomits from the chemo he will aspirated because of the soreness in the throat. Do you suggest the chemo? His type of cancer is mainly treated with radiation but they are putting in the chemo as an extra measure. He's so weak & has lost so much weight that I don't think he's going to be able to tolerate it. Your thoughts?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Esmeralda Sera (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Had and neck cancer

Detailed Answer:
Hello and thank you for asking

The concarent radiotherapy with chemiotherapy it's the treatment of choice for the had and neck cancer

It is the best option in your hasband case

The doctor will see if he can tolerate or not the combination and than to decide the next step



Regards
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Suggest Treatment For Tongue Base Cancer

Brief Answer: Had and neck cancer Detailed Answer: Hello and thank you for asking The concarent radiotherapy with chemiotherapy it's the treatment of choice for the had and neck cancer It is the best option in your hasband case The doctor will see if he can tolerate or not the combination and than to decide the next step Regards