Which method treats nasopharynx cancer to specialize

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When my uncle was suffering from nasopharyngeal carcinoma, his family was very anxious. On the one hand, he was checking, on the other hand, he was determining a good treatment. The choice of method was very important. My uncle was controlled by chemotherapy. Let's take a look at the treatment of nasopharyngeal carcinoma which professional method.

Which method treats nasopharynx cancer to specialize

First, radiotherapy is the first choice for the treatment of nasopharyngeal carcinoma. Cobalt 60 radiotherapy is superior to deep X-ray irradiation, and can also be combined with intracavitary radium therapy. Radiotherapy has a direct killing effect on cancer cells, but the adverse reactions are relatively large, which can cause damage to normal cells. Therefore, the dose size, radiation range and radiation course should be carefully selected according to the lesion range and the patient's physical condition.

Second, combined chemotherapy can be used in combination with radiotherapy or palliative treatment for patients with distant metastasis or recurrence after radiotherapy. Whether it is suitable for the patient needs to be determined according to the patient's condition.

Third, due to the characteristics of nasopharyngeal carcinoma, surgery can not be the first choice for treatment. However, surgery is beneficial as a salvage treatment for recurrence after radiotherapy.

matters needing attention

For patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma, usually pay attention to relax, to adjust the good attitude, so as to better deal with the occurrence of nasopharyngeal carcinoma, encourage patients to say the true feelings of the heart, appropriately let patients release their own pressure, and explain some successful cases of treatment, so that patients have patience to accept treatment.