Survival after radiotherapy for hypopharyngeal carcinoma

The survival rate of hypopharyngeal cancer varies according to different stages. The survival rate of radiotherapy alone is relatively low, about 20%, especially in the case where there is no concurrent chemotherapy, the survival rate may be even lower. At present, after concurrent chemotherapy, the survival rate can reach about 50%. Of course, if surgery and chemotherapy are combined, the best treatment effect can be achieved. Of course, according to the different parts, to adopt different treatment options, especially early, can retain laryngeal function, may simply use surgery can get a good treatment effect. If late, only after surgery is not enough, generally to use surgery and concurrent chemotherapy combined way, the treatment effect is very good. Experts suggest: for hypopharyngeal cancer patients, the survival rate of radiotherapy alone is relatively low, about 20% to 30%. If surgery and chemotherapy are combined, the best treatment effect can be achieved, and the survival rate can reach about 50%.