Radiotherapy & Chemotherapy for Nasopharyngeal Cancer
Unlike most oral cancers where surgery is first, nasopharyngeal carcinoma is primarily treated with radiation and chemotherapy. Radiation techniques like IMRT allow doctors to target the skull base precisely while protecting the eyes, brainstem, and salivary glands.
Common Symptoms & Warnings
Reduced saliva flow due to radiation effects on surrounding salivary glands.
Soreness and ulceration of the throat lining during radiation therapy.
Surgical & Therapeutic Treatments
Targeted radiation beam configuration to treat the tumor with minimal side effects.
Giving cisplatin drugs during radiation to sensitize cancer cells and kill micro-metastases.
An endoscopic or open skull base surgery reserved only for cases where the tumor returns after full radiation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Concerned About Symptoms or Have a Malignant Biopsy?
For diagnosed head and neck malignancies or suspicious non-healing lesions, Dr. Saikat Saha's clinic prioritizes appointments within 48 hours. Bypassing the standard queue ensures timely oncosurgical staging and surgical margins planning.