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Suggest Treatment For Squamous Cell Carcinoma
Dear Doctor,
Patient: Female, 82 years
Squamous cell carcinoma of mouth, right sub-mandibular lymph node involvement.
Erosion in right mandible.
History of MI, stenting done; now ejection fraction 62%
what kind of treatment mode do you suggets
Patient: Female, 82 years
Squamous cell carcinoma of mouth, right sub-mandibular lymph node involvement.
Erosion in right mandible.
History of MI, stenting done; now ejection fraction 62%
what kind of treatment mode do you suggets
Wed, 27 May 2015
Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Since erosion of mandible has been occurred, patient becomes inoperable.
Treatment options are palliative chemotherapy, radiotherapy, nutritional support and pain management.
At her age of 82 years, radiotherapy is having higher side effects and tolerance is very low.
So better to give her only palliative chemotherapy and other supportive treatment.
So better to consult oncologist and discuss all these and plan accordingly.
Hope I have solved your query.
Wishing her good health.
Thanks.
I can understand your concern.
Since erosion of mandible has been occurred, patient becomes inoperable.
Treatment options are palliative chemotherapy, radiotherapy, nutritional support and pain management.
At her age of 82 years, radiotherapy is having higher side effects and tolerance is very low.
So better to give her only palliative chemotherapy and other supportive treatment.
So better to consult oncologist and discuss all these and plan accordingly.
Hope I have solved your query.
Wishing her good health.
Thanks.
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