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Oncologist told us for this further treatment..picc line chemotherapy ...is it safe for 70 yes old man who had previously been treated for two times with surgery n radio and chemotherapy

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Dr. Vinay S Bhat ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 15 yrs exp Bangalore · Accepted Answer

Dr. Vinay S Bhat

ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist 15 yrs exp Bangalore

Since he is suffering from recurrent oral malignancy there is no other option than palliative chemotherapy. Usually second attempt of radiotherapy may be very hazardous so only palliative treatment is advised after such an recurrence

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