This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Surgery
Treatment for stage T3N1 of carcinoma maxilla is ? 
Select and explain. 
A. Radiation therapy only, B. Chemotherapy only, C. Surgery and radiation, D. Chemotherapy and radiation
C: Surgery and radiation
Answer: C: Surgery and radiation 
Explanation: Ans. is 'c' i.e., Surgery and radiation Maxillary carcinoma is of two types a) Squamous cell carcinoma -- (M. C. type of carcinoma) b) Adenocarcinoma T/T of maxillary carcinoma Squamous cell carcinoma --> Combination of Surgery and radiotherapy gives better results than either alone. Radiotherapy can be given before or after surgery (The t/t is same in every stage of maxillary carcinoma) Adenocarcinoma --> Radiotherapy is ineffective, so only surgery is done.