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What are my treatment options when neck cancer surgery can't remove it all?

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2 days ago

I had more neck surgery today for reoccurring salivary ductal carcinoma in my neck. They couldn't get it all. I can't have more radiation in the same place. Tissue samples will determine the only option now. The cancer I have is rare but resembles breast ductal carcinoma. Hoping for a new effective chemical therapy. I haven't given up yet.

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Community Member

2 days ago

When surgery can't remove all the cancer, there are often additional treatment paths to explore, including targeted therapies, immunotherapy, or clinical trials specifically designed for rare cancers like salivary ductal carcinoma. The tissue analysis will provide valuable information to help determine the most effective next steps, and the medical team can discuss all available options based on those results.

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2 days ago

Was immunotherapy ever mentioned as an alternative to standard treatment?

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What are my treatment options when neck cancer surgery can't remove it all?

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