Squamou cell carcinoma radiation treatments?

My husband was diagnosed after over 2 years with squamou cell carcinoma on the tongue and epiglotttis. He has taken 60 radiation treatments and is very ill. What happens if the tumor is not gone. The doctors say no chemo or sugery. Whats Next?

Ask why he can't get chemo. No surgery may be explainable but why won't they give chemo a shot? Clearly, it can be used!

Radiation therapy is sometimes used for squamous cell carcinomas, especially when the tumor is at a site where surgery would be difficult or remove a sizeable amount of tissue. This treatment is sometimes combined with surgery for cancers that have metastasized or are likely to. One disadvantage is that tumors returning after radiation tend to grow more quickly than the original cancer. In addition, x rays may promote new skin cancers. Thecosmetic results are usually good. In some cases the skin may lose a little pigment, or develop spider veins. Some doctors reserve radiation treatment for those over 60.

Chemotherapy is often added to surgery or radiation for stage IV cancers. Retinoids and interferon are experimental treatments that may be helpful.

If your husband has been treated for squamous cell of the tongue for two years then you probably know what failing treatment will eventually mean. If you haven't been going with him to his oncologist appointments, you should but I'm guessing you already know the prognosis. Read up on things at this web page and then spend as much time with him as possible. I'm very sorry that I can't give you a different answer or advice. all the best

http://www.hospicenet.org/index.html

http://www.hospicenet.org/html/preparing...


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