TREATMENT READING

Oropharyngeal Cancer

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For patients · General Information About Oropharyngeal Cancer

Certain factors affect prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options.

For patients · Stages of Oropharyngeal Cancer

Oropharyngeal cancer can recur (come back) after it has been treated.

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Treatment Option Overview

For patients · Treatment Option Overview

Key Points

For patients · Treatment Option Overview

There are different types of treatment for people with oropharyngeal cancer.

For patients · Treatment Option Overview

People with oropharyngeal cancer should have their treatment planned by a team of doctors with expertise in treating head and neck cancer.

For patients · Treatment Option Overview

The following types of treatment are used:

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Surgery

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Radiation therapy

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Chemotherapy

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Targeted therapy

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Immunotherapy

For patients · Treatment Option Overview

New types of treatment are being tested in clinical trials.

For patients · Treatment Option Overview

Treatment for oropharyngeal cancer may cause side effects.

For patients · Treatment Option Overview

Follow-up care may be needed.

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Treatment of Stage I and Stage II Oropharyngeal Cancer

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Treatment of Stage III and Nonmetastatic Stage IV Oropharyngeal Cancer

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Treatment of Metastatic Stage IV and Recurrent Oropharyngeal Cancer

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