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Father diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma of buccal mucosa. mod differentiated. can this be handled with radiation, given his age 90 yr and angina?
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Should be: At his age would rec radiation only as treatment if choice. Should be able to control loal disease but ensure with a pet scan the cancer has not spread to lymph nodes. Rec to see a medical oncologist.
Answered 5/28/2016
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Options?: He should be given treatment options. Given life expectancy, conservative management would seem preferable in order to optimize his quality of life.
Answered 7/27/2013
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