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Dr. Siegel on Benefits With Transoral Surgery and Chemotherapy for Head and Neck Cancer
Author(s)Robert Siegel, MD
Robert Siegel, MD, chair, professor of medicine, director, Division of Hematology/Oncology, George Washington University, discusses the benefits of chemotherapy and transoral surgery for patients with head and neck cancer.
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Robert Siegel, MD, chair, professor of medicine, director, Division of Hematology/Oncology, George Washington University, discusses the benefits of chemotherapy and transoral surgery for patients with head and neck cancer.
This therapy would be a way to simplify treatment for patients, explains Siegel. Additionally, it can potentially help patients retain their quality of life long after treatment.
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