I have head and neck cancer.  I went 7 weeks of radiation and 7 chemo once a week.  I was in remission for about 3mos.   Its back.  Cant take no more radiation and the chemo is so strong, that I just get sick dont want to live thatbway.  Of course surgeons want to do surgery, however it is next to my carotid artery.  I may bleed out on the table.  I am taking palliative care. I wish things were different.  I did all I could. Thanks for letting me pick at your brain. Rev
Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.  Treatment of head and neck cancer depends on stage and type of cancer.  In early stage surgery is possible.  In later stage surgery will not helpful. Only treatment options are chemotherapy and radiotherapy. It is palliative treatment only.  It will not cure the disease.  Despite treatment prognosis remains poor. Life expectancy is not good. Sorry to say but it is fact. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health.