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Oral Cancer
Alternate Names : Cancer - Mouth, Head and Neck Cancer, Mouth Cancer, Squamous Cell Cancer - Mouth
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Oral Cancer Treatment
Surgical excision (removal) of the tumor is usually recommended if the tumor is small enough. Radiation therapy and chemotherapy would likely be used when the tumor is larger or has spread to lymph nodes in the neck. Surgery may be necessary for large tumors.
Rehabilitation may include speech therapy or other therapy to improve movement, chewing, swallowing, and speech.
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• Definition
• Oral Cancer Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Oral Cancer Symptoms & Signs
• Oral Cancer Prevention
• Oral Cancer Diagnosis & Tests
• Oral Cancer Treatment
• Oral Cancer Prognosis
• Oral Cancer Complications
• Oral Cancer Support Groups
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
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• Cancer
• Leukoplakia
• Mouth Ulcers
• Tumor
Tests & Exams
• Gum Biopsy
• Tongue Biopsy
Other Topics
• Alcohol Use
• Cancer - Resources
• Chronic
• Dental Care - Adult
• Erosion
• Metastasis
• Mouth Sores
• Radiation Therapy
• Rashes
• Resources
• Smoking - Tips on How to Quit
• Speech Impairment (Adult)
• Stress and Anxiety
• Surgical Excision
• Swallowing Difficulty
• Taste - Impaired
• Tongue Problems
Review Date : 7/11/2002
Reviewed By : Ezra Cohen, Ezra E.W. Cohen, M.D., Department of Medicine, The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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