Oral cancer

Oral cancer involves abnormal, cancer tissue growth in the mouth.

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.

Related Topics:
Radiation therapy - Chemotherapy

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Rehabilitation may include speech therapy or other therapy to improve movement, chewing, swallowing, and speech.

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