New combo strategy aims to catch and remove leftover cancer after radiation

This early-phase trial studies whether a combination of regular check-ups, scans, blood tests, and ultrasound can safely find and guide removal of remaining cancer in neck lymph nodes after standard radiation for advanced nasopharyngeal cancer. About 50 adults aged 18-70 with N3 stage cancer will receive standard chemoradiation, then undergo close monitoring. If suspicious nodes are found, patients may have a minimally invasive surgery called endoscopic selective neck dissection. The main goal is to see if this approach is safe and feasible.