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CANCER TYPE > HEAD & NECK > TREATMENT > RADIOTHERAPYQ&As on this topic
1. I have been diagnosed with squamous cell cancer of the tonsil. My doctor says I can have either surgery or radiotherapy. Which should I choose?
last reviewed: 01.01.2005
2. I have been diagnosed with squamous cell cancer of the tongue. My doctor says I can have either surgery or radiotherapy. Which should I choose?
last reviewed: 01.01.2005
3. I have been diagnosed with squamous cell cancer of the lining of the mouth. My doctor says I can have either surgery or radiotherapy. Which should I choose?
last reviewed: 01.01.2005
4. I have been diagnosed with squamous cell cancer of the lining of the gums (alveolus). My doctor says I can have either surgery or radiotherapy. Which should I choose?
last reviewed: 01.01.2005
5. I have been diagnosed with squamous cell cancer of the lining of the back of the throat (oropharynx). My doctor says I can have either surgery or radiotherapy. Which should I choose?
last reviewed: 01.01.2005
6. My father has been told he has a cancer of the lining of his mouth. I have read that this can be treated by either surgery or radiotherapy. Which should he have?
last reviewed: 01.01.2005
7. My father has been told he has a cancer of his tongue. I have read that this can be treated by either surgery or radiotherapy. Which should he have?
last reviewed: 01.01.2005
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