A widely circulated microblog says, “In cancer, most patients follow such a roadmap: surgery first, then chemotherapy, then radiotherapy, then turn to TCM treatment.” In fact, cancer treatment does not necessarily follow such a “roadmap”. Nowadays, there are various treatment methods for cancer, and only by choosing the right combination of methods and formulating a scientific treatment plan according to the individual patient’s condition can we receive the best treatment effect. Mr. Xu, 43 years old, realized that he had a problem starting from nasal congestion. First, one side of the nose is not ventilated, the next development to both sides are “blocked” on, at first Mr. Xu also thought it was rhinitis, nasal polyps and other minor problems, but the condition quickly progressed. Mr. Xu’s neck soon bulged two large lumps on both sides, about seven or eight centimeters in diameter, speaking also like the mouth with something. It was only when he went to the hospital for examination that he was diagnosed with nasopharyngeal cancer. The local hospital suggested to transfer to the radiotherapy department of Cangzhou Second Hospital for the most advanced image-guided intensity-modulated radiation therapy. The examination in the radiotherapy department of the hospital found that Mr. Xu’s nasopharyngeal cancer had reached a locally advanced stage and even destroyed the skull, which could not be removed surgically. But fortunately, the tumor did not have distal metastasis, so the team of doctors in the radiotherapy department formulated a personalized treatment plan for Mr. Xu, starting with two induction chemotherapy sessions followed by simultaneous radiotherapy. To Mr. Xu’s surprise, after one chemotherapy treatment, the lump in his neck subsided, his nose was clear and he started to have an appetite. The lump on his neck has almost disappeared by 2/3, and if you don’t pay attention to it, you won’t even notice it. In a case like Mr. Xu’s, the effect of the first chemotherapy is obvious, and it is foreseeable that the next treatment will achieve very good results, and generally speaking, the survival time of the patient will be ideal. And the achievement of such effect has a lot to do with the formulation of reasonable treatment plan. ”There is a certain order of cancer treatment, what goes on first and what comes after, and when the order is changed, the effect may be completely different.” Director Yuan said that the first choice for many cancers is indeed surgery, but it also depends on the type of tumor and how long the patient has been ill. For example, the anatomical structure of nasopharyngeal cancer like Mr. Xu is complex and closely connected to many other important parts, so surgery may lead to serious complications, destroy related functions and seriously affect patients’ lives, so surgery is not a priority. Meanwhile, because nasopharyngeal cancer is more sensitive to radiotherapy, many nasopharyngeal cancers are mainly treated with radiation therapy. The same nasopharyngeal cancer may have different treatment methods. Take Mr. Xu’s case as an example. Because the tumor is too big, if the body reacts violently to direct radiotherapy, it is likely that the body will not be able to bear it halfway through radiotherapy and has to stop the treatment. Therefore, induction chemotherapy first and then radiotherapy is the right treatment for Mr. Xu. Director Yuan said, nowadays, there are various treatment methods for cancer, and not being able to operate is not a death sentence. But the “combination” of treatments is very important, if the treatment plan is not developed correctly, it is likely that patients who could have controlled their disease will lose the opportunity to treat. Therefore, it is best for patients to choose a specialist for consultation and treatment, and to have an experienced doctor develop a treatment plan that can be adjusted according to changes in the disease.