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Head and Neck Cancer : Deciding on Treatment

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Deciding On Treatment

What to Know About Your Treatment Choices for Hea...
Researchers are continually finding new ways to treat head and neck cancer. People diagnosed with it now have more hope for survival than ever before.
Source:StayWell
Date:November 23, 2004
Treatment Options for Specific Head and Neck Canc...
These are possible treatment plans for head and neck cancer according to the type of cancer and its stage.
Source:StayWell
Date:June 20, 2005
Questions to Ask About Treatment for Head and Nec...
At first, the information you learn about treatment options may seem overwhelming. You may ease the stress by giving yourself time to gather as much information as possible about your disease and its treatment. That way, you can discuss the issues with your doctors, nurses, and loved ones.
Source:StayWell
Date:June 20, 2005
Preserving Your Voice With Laryngeal Cancer
Thanks to advances in treating laryngeal cancer, removing the larynx is not as frequent as it once was. "The voice box can be preserved in the majority of patients," says Louis B. Harrison, MD. Harrison is chairperson of radiation oncology and codirector of the Institute for Head & Neck Cancer at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City. "The issue is to treat cancer in a way that preserves the larynx.” Because if you can keep your voice box, you also keep a normal source of speech.
Source:StayWell
Date:July 13, 2005
Radiation Therapy: Resources to Help
Radiation therapy uses high-energy x-rays to treat your cancer. From the moment you found out you had cancer, you most likely have had questions about treatment. You are not facing cancer treatment alone. Loved ones, support groups, and counseling can help you. Keep a list of any questions you have for your radiation therapy team. Ask these questions during your visits, or call if you need to. And use the resources below for information.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
Radiation Therapy: Your Daily Life
Radiation therapy can help you in your fight against cancer. To feel better, get plenty of rest, exercise, and eat well. This will give your body the extra strength it needs right now. Also, look to family and friends for support and comfort.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
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