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Best Treatment For Head & Neck cancer

Best Treatment For Neck Cancer Head & Neck Cancers are among the commonest cancers in India. Most of these cancers are squamous cell carcinomas — malignant growths that begin in the flat squamous cells that form the inner lining in many parts of the head and neck. These are the treatments for Head & Neck Cancer: 1. Surgical Oncology: Surgical Oncology  is operated on cancer patients to remove the tumor and restore the appearance and health. 2. Proton Therapy: The precise nature of  proton therapy  makes it an excellent option for the treatment of certain head and neck cancers. Proton therapy delivers highly effective doses of radiation directly into the tumor, decreasing the risk of damage to delicate tissue in the head and neck. 3. Radiation Therapy: Radiation Therapy  using the tomotherapy system which delivers the radiation in small beamlets, enabling your doctor to devise a treatment plan that delivers an optimal dose of radiation t...

What Are Malignant Skull Base Tumors?

Malignant Skull Base Tumor Malignant Skull Base Tumors Some malignant, or cancerous, skull base tumors grow more rapidly than benign tumors. They have the potential to spread to other areas of the body. Following are the types of malignant skull base tumor: 1. Chondrosarcomas Chondrosarcoma is a type of cancer that starts in the cartilage at the junction of the bones of the skull base. These tumors can grow slowly or rapidly. Symptoms of chondrosarcomas depend on their location in the skull base and may include headache, ringing in the ears, and problems with vision, hearing, or balance. These symptoms might result in brain cancer . 2. Esthesioneuroblastomas An esthesioneuroblastoma arises from cells in the olfactory nerves, which travel from the nose to the brain and control the sense of smell. This type of tumor occurs in the nasal cavity and can grow into the skull base. An esthesioneuroblastoma can obstruct the nasal passages and cause nosebleeds, changes...

Radiation Therapy Its Uses & Benefits

Radiation Oncology is one of the specialized treatment protocols in cancer care that involves the use of high-energy particles – usually photons or revolutionary protons - to attack cancer cells. Radiation Oncology is an evolving ecosystem with new revolutionary treatments emerging constantly. Cancer Treatment Using Radiation Therapy Ideal Situation For Radiation Therapy: To Cure Early-Stage Cancer Radiation therapy is ideally suited to cure cancers which are extremely sensitive to radiation. Exposure to radiation beams shrinks these cancers or removes them completely. In the early stages of cancer care, radiation is often used to complement chemotherapy, or as a precursor to surgery. Critical Adjunct In Multi-Modal Therapy Radiation therapy is used in combination with other forms of treatment, like Proton therapy , Medical or Surgical Oncology, to attack cancer cells. Radiation can shrink tumors before chemotherapy or surgery, or attack residual cancerous tissue ...