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Treatment of childhood nasopharyngeal cancer
Source: Childhood Nasopharyngeal Cancer (PDQ®)–Patient Version, National Cancer Institute.
Source updated: April 10, 2025 · Captured 2026-09-09.
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Context: Types of treatment for childhood nasopharyngeal cancer
Treatment of newly diagnosed nasopharyngeal cancer in children may include:
Chemotherapy followed by chemotherapy and radiation therapy given at the same time. Interferon may also be given.
Surgery to remove the tumor.
Treatment of refractory or recurrent nasopharyngeal cancer is chemotherapy.
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