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Treatment Options for Stage I and Stage II Oropharyngeal Cancer
Source: Oropharyngeal Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)–Health Professional Version, National Cancer Institute.
Source updated: May 14, 2025 · Captured 2026-09-09.
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Context: Treatment of Stage I and Stage II Oropharyngeal Cancer
The management of stage I and stage II carcinomas of the oropharynx requires multidisciplinary input to establish the optimal treatment. Radiation therapy or surgery is equally successful in controlling stage I and stage II oropharyngeal cancer. For more information, see the Treatment Option Overview for Oropharyngeal Cancer section.
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The choice of treatment is dictated by the anticipated functional speech and swallowing and cosmetic outcome of the treatment options and by the available expertise of the surgeon or radiation oncologist. Treatment is individualized for each patient.
Treatment options for stage I and stage II oropharyngeal cancer include:
Radiation therapy using standard fractionation.
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Surgery.
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