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Treatment of Stage IVB and Recurrent Nasopharyngeal Cancer
Source: Nasopharyngeal Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)–Patient Version, National Cancer Institute.
Source updated: May 12, 2025 · Captured 2026-09-09.
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Learn more about these treatments in the Treatment Option Overview.
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Treatment of stage IVB (metastatic) or recurrent nasopharyngeal cancer may include:
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intensity-modulated radiation therapy, stereotactic radiation therapy, or internal radiation therapy
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surgery
chemotherapy, immunotherapy (toripalimab) given alone, or immunotherapy given with chemotherapy
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