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Head and Neck Cancers • Radiation Oncology
Can the tracheostomy be reversed after completion of chemoradiation for laryngeal cancers?
At what disease free interval is the safest to consider this?
Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Academic Institution
Yes, if there has been a CR. Wait 3 months. PET. If negative, plug trach for 2 weeks. If all is well, pull trach.
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