Radiotherapy. 77-year-old male patient being prepared for palliative radiotherapy to treat a massive neck mass caused by metastatic carcinoma (cancer)
Radiotherapy. 77-year-old male patient being prepared for palliative radiotherapy to treat a massive neck mass caused by metastatic carcinoma (cancer) of unknown origin. Metastatic cancer is cancer that has spread (metastasised) from another area of the body. Palliative care focuses on providing relief from the symptoms, pain and stress of serious illness, regardless of the prognosis. Here, the patient is being fitted with a custom-made rigid mask to hold his head in position during treatment.
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