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Stage IIIB
TNM Any T, N3, M0 or T4, any N, M0
The tumor cannot be removed because of the structures it has invaded and because there would be no survival benefit to the patient.
Standard Treatment These tumors are best managed with radiation therapy . Surgery has no benefit at this stage.
Five-Year Survival Less than 5 percent
Investigational
• Trials are examining the effectiveness of chemotherapy
combined with radiation therapy. These treatments are
evaluating various drug combinations and sequences of
administration in relation to radiotherapy .