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Is mitomycin-n, an injectible medicine, a possible alternative to radiation therapy for cheek carcinoma?
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Mitomycin: Mitomycin is generally not indicated for skin cancers, which i assume is what you refer to as a "cheek carcinoma ." it is more widely recommended for colo-rectal and bladder cancer.
Answered 6/30/2014
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No: Chemotherapy alone is not generally used for treating cancers of the head & neck. Surgery may be an alternative to radiation therapy for cheek cancers. Depending on the extent of the cancer, surgery could be significantly more morbid than radiation therapy. You might consider a consultation at a multi-disciplinary program with head & neck surgeons, radiation oncologists & medical oncologists.
Answered 1/1/2017
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