The designated source covers oral and tongue cancer, not all head and neck cancers. We separate what it says from what it does not.
When searching under the broad name “head and neck cancer”, information about one site is easily read as applying to all.
Scope of the source
The source covers selective intra-arterial chemoradiotherapy for oral cancer, especially advanced tongue cancer. It does not address other head and neck cancers such as pharyngeal or laryngeal cancer.
Standard treatment according to the source
The source states that surgery is the current standard for advanced tongue cancer and that this approach aims to become a future standard.
Information not in the source
- Cost
- Advanced Medical Care status
- Specific side effects of chemotherapy and radiation
These should be confirmed directly with the institution.
Head and Neck Cancer Information in Japan
Source links and check date
- 不破信和 医師 紹介サイト (口腔癌・舌癌 選択的動注併用放射線療法)
https://fuwa-nobukazu.com/
Checked on: 2026-10-12
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