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Treatment of Stage I Hypopharyngeal Cancer
Source: Hypopharyngeal Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)–Patient Version, National Cancer Institute.
Source updated: February 12, 2025 · Captured 2026-09-09.
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For information about the treatments listed below, see the Treatment Option Overview section.
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Treatment of stage I hypopharyngeal cancer may include:
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Laryngopharyngectomy and neck dissection with or without high-dose radiation therapy to the lymph nodes of the neck.
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Partial laryngopharyngectomy with or without high-dose radiation therapy to the lymph nodes on both sides of the neck.
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