Mayo Clinic Minute: Improved treatments for head and neck cancer

In the past, treatment for head and neck cancer was referred to as “heavy handed.” Often curing the cancer, but with long-term side effects.

But now in the new era of minimally invasive surgery…

Once the tumor is removed, treatment still may include decreased doses of radiation therapy, chemotherapy and immunotherapy.

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