Head and Neck Cancer: The Urgency of a Coordinated Plan

Head and neck cancer demands swift decisions and a highly synchronized team. In Costa Rica, patients facing this diagnosis require an organized approach in which surgery, chemotherapy, and Radiation Oncology collaborate from the beginning. The reason is simple: the disease may progress quickly and affect essential functions such as speech, swallowing, or breathing.

When the tumor is operable, surgery is often the first step. Still, it is crucial from day one to anticipate whether radiotherapy or chemotherapy will be required afterward to avoid unnecessary delays. For locally advanced cases, radiotherapy combined with chemotherapy becomes the central curative strategy.

Success hinges on precise coordination. Every week matters. Radiotherapy planning is therefore meticulous, created to target the tumor while safeguarding healthy tissues. Patient education, nutritional support, symptom monitoring, and early management of side effects are essential components of care.

A well-structured plan makes all the difference. Within Radiation Oncology, our commitment is to deliver timely, safe, and patient-centered care for individuals in Costa Rica.