"Swallow" disappears! Neoadjuvant chemotherapy + surgery successfully cures hypopharyngeal cancer patients!

With the rapid development of medical technology, the multidisciplinary collaboration (MDT) model has become an important means of treating complex diseases, especially in the field of tumor treatment, showing excellent results.

Recently, the MDT team of the Oncology Department of Changde Second People's Hospital successfully achieved clinical cure for a patient with hypopharyngeal cancer through careful planning and execution, using a combination of neoadjuvant chemotherapy and surgical treatment. This case once again demonstrated the power of the MDT team and the miracles of modern medicine.

Multidisciplinary consultation

Grandpa Yang initially sought medical treatment due to swallowing discomfort. After a detailed examination, he was diagnosed with hypopharyngeal cancer. He had a history of hypertension and diabetes. MRI results from the imaging department showed that the tumor had grown over a large area. Faced with this serious condition, Grandpa Yang and his family felt anxious and helpless.

Fortunately, they met an MDT team composed of multidisciplinary experts from oncology, otolaryngology, radiotherapy, imaging, pathology, etc. The team quickly conducted a comprehensive and in-depth discussion on Grandpa Yang's condition, and considering his specific condition and surgical risks, they finally decided to use neoadjuvant chemotherapy as preoperative preparation.

Neoadjuvant chemotherapy

Neoadjuvant chemotherapy is chemotherapy given before surgical resection of malignant tumors. It aims to reduce the size of the tumor, reduce the difficulty of surgery, and reduce the metastasis of tumor cells, thereby improving the success rate of surgery and the patient's quality of life.

Surgery

After several cycles of neoadjuvant chemotherapy and a follow-up MRI, Grandpa Yang's hypopharyngeal tumor was significantly smaller than before. The surgical indications are now clear, and the MDT team decided to perform surgical treatment.

The operation was performed by experienced ENT chief Tang Gengfu and deputy chief Hu Han, who successfully removed the tumor while preserving Grandpa Yang's physiological functions to the greatest extent. After the operation, Grandpa Yang recovered well without any serious complications, and his pronunciation and swallowing functions were effectively preserved.

Treatment Outcomes

After the operation, the MDT team continued to track Grandpa Yang's recovery and developed a follow-up auxiliary treatment plan based on the specific situation to further consolidate the surgical effect and reduce the risk of recurrence. Under the careful treatment and care of the MDT team, Grandpa Yang's condition was effectively controlled and finally achieved clinical cure.

This successful case not only demonstrates the important role of the MDT team in tumor treatment, but also reflects the significant advantages of neoadjuvant chemotherapy combined with surgical treatment in the treatment of hypopharyngeal cancer. Through the close cooperation of multidisciplinary experts and the formulation of individualized treatment plans, patients are able to find the best balance between minimal trauma and maximum efficacy, thereby achieving a significant improvement in quality of life and the possibility of clinical cure.

In the future, with the continuous advancement of medical technology and the in-depth promotion of the MDT model, I believe that more cancer patients will benefit from this comprehensive treatment model and usher in the spring of life. At the same time, we also look forward to more successful cases like this one emerging, injecting more hope and confidence into the field of cancer treatment.

Hunan Medical Chat Special Author: Zhan Shifeng, Palliative Care Ward, Cancer Center, Changde Second People's Hospital

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(Edited by YT)