Head And Neck Cancer Treatments

1. Various Head And Neck Cancer Treatments

2. Immunotherapy The goal of immunotherapy is to boost immunity to fight against cancer. Various drugs and inhibitors kill cancer-producing cells in the head and neck. However, this therapy usage is limited, and it is only used to treat higher stages of tumors. But in some cases, immunotherapy is given in combination with other cancer treatments. In this therapy, a drug disrupts the signals that allow cancer cells to grow. Limited doses of drugs have been used to examine the progress. Immunotherapy is a great option for treating oropharyngeal cancer patients.

3. Radiation Therapy It is the widely used cancer treatment for different types and stages of cancer. Most cancer specialists prefer radiation therapy(RT) to shrink the tumor size. Furthermore, this therapy delivers a high radiation beam on the head and neck tumor cells. During the therapy, a precaution is taken to protect the healthy cells or tissues. As the rays focus on the affected area of the neck or head, there are fewer chances of getting side effects. Radiation therapy can be given externally or internally. The preferred way to deliver radiation is external. However, internal RV is suitable for treating oral cancers. It is also an effective treatment for different stages of lip and salivary gland cancers.

4. Chemotherapy This treatment is best for patients whose cancer spreads to the bones or other body parts. The higher stages of neck and head cancers are treated well with chemotherapy. Sometimes, doctors combine this with radiation therapy. As a result, the tumor shrinks faster than in RV alone. The process of chemotherapy kills cancer-growing cells with the use of drugs. One of the common drugs used in chemotherapy for head and neck tumors is Cisplatin. It is an effective treatment for different nasal cavity, lip, and Laryngeal cancer stages. Chemotherapy can cause infections by reducing the level of blood cells. In such a case, it is recommended to talk to your therapist.

5. Targeted Therapies In the targeted therapies, specific drugs are used to target cancer growth. This treatment aims to destroy cancer cells. The head and neck is the potential target which is the growth receptor. Doctors often use targeted drugs along with a combination of other therapies. EGFR drugs are used in controlled doses to treat head or neck cancer. Other targeted therapies widely used are tumor-agnostic and monoclonal therapy. To identify the different factors in the tumor, doctors conduct tests. It helps doctors to give the best possible therapy.

6. Surgery Surgery is a first-line treatment option when cancer spreads in the head and neck. Some patients are treated with the surgery alone, while other patients are given radiation therapy with surgery. Different types of surgery are used to treat neck and head cancer stages. Some popular surgeries are wide local excision, transoral robotic, plastic, and neck lymph dissection. There is also a potential risk associated with surgical treatment. Thus, it is advised to consult a cancer specialist about the side effects and risks associated with a particular surgery.

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