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Sarcomatoid Varient Of Carcinoma In Tongue And Neck, Three Cycles Of Chemotherapy And Injections, Difficulty In Swallowing And Breathing

patient of oncology age 65 years ,sarcomatoid varient of carcinoma in tongue and neck. given three cycles of chemotherepy (holoxin 2 gm, adramycin 30 mg and mesna ) followed by three cycles of inj biomeb and a tab daily of gefifact 250 mg for 21 days. didnt get much responce.now one cycle of docefect 60 mg completed(one inj on 4-4-12 and one on 11-4-12) two cycles are to be followed.now the problem is that the patient can not swallow or drink any thing and can not breathe easily. the nodes in throat appears blocking the breathing system in the neck,and the esophegus
Thu, 24 May 2012
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ENT Specialist 's  Response
hi
welcome to healthcaremagic

you seem to have the effects of the chemotherapy, which would gradually cler off over time
please continue with the CT

regards
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General & Family Physician Dr. Kamal Kishore Bandil's  Response
Hello Raj.
Welcome here on hcm.
You are in acute stage of disease which need medical intervention so it will be no help to waist your time just use premium service of hcm and consult an cancer specialist here.
Thanks
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Sarcomatoid Varient Of Carcinoma In Tongue And Neck, Three Cycles Of Chemotherapy And Injections, Difficulty In Swallowing And Breathing

hi welcome to healthcaremagic you seem to have the effects of the chemotherapy, which would gradually cler off over time please continue with the CT regards