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Chemoradiotherapy for mouth and oropharyngeal cancer

Chemoradiotherapy means having chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatment together. It is one of the main treatments for mouth and oropharyngeal cancer.

Having chemoradiotherapy for mouth and oropharyngeal cancer

Having chemotherapy and radiotherapy together (chemoradiotherapy) is one of the main treatments for mouth and oropharyngeal cancer.

Side effects of mouth and oropharyngeal cancer chemoradiotherapy

Chemoradiotherapy for mouth and oropharyngeal cancer can cause side effects. Most side effects gradually go away in the weeks or months after treatment.

Last reviewed: 30 Aug 2024

Next review due: 30 Aug 2027

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