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Surgical 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 spe...[read article]
Treatment News for Oral Cancer
- Dentists Play Key Role in Detecting Oral Cancer
SATURDAY, April 7 (HealthDay News) -- Not only do regular dental exams help keep your teeth and gum...
- Estrogen May Play Role in Rising Rates of Head, Neck Cancer
TUESDAY, Jan. 4 (HealthDay News) -- Rates of head and neck cancer are rising among some groups of p...
- Green Tea May Help Prevent Oral Cancer
THURSDAY, Nov. 5 (HealthDay News) -- A new study appears to add to growing evidence that green tea ...
Tests for Oral Cancer
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Oral Examination
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Biopsy of mouth
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A gum biopsy is a surgery in which a small piece of gingival (gum) tissue is removed for examination. More
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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient's body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems. A typical physical ex... More
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A computed tomography (CT) scan is an imaging method that uses x-rays to create cross-sectional pictures of the body. See also: Cranial CT scan; Lumbosacral sp... More
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A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of the head is a noninvasive method to create detailed pictures of the brain and surrounding nerve tissues. Unlike x-rays an... More
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A cranial computed tomography (CT) scan is an imaging method that uses x-rays to create cross-sectional pictures of the head, including the skull, brain, eye socket... More
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MRI of Neck
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A biopsy is the removal of a small piece of tissue for laboratory examination. More
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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a noninvasive way to take pictures of the body. Unlike x-rays and computed tomographic (CT) scans, which use radiation, MRI uses... More
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A chest x-ray is an x-ray of the chest, lungs, heart, large arteries, ribs, and diaphragm. More
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Surgical Procedures for Oral Cancer
Medical Procedures for Oral Cancer
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Chemotherapy is the use of drugs to kill bacteria, viruses, fungi, and cancer cells. Most commonly, the term is used to refer to cancer-killing drugs. This article ... More
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Radiation therapy uses high powered x-rays or radioactive seeds to kill cancer cells. More
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The following organizations are good resources for information on hearing impairment or speech impairment: American Speech-Language-Hearing Association - www.a... More
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Intravenous chemotherapy
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Self Care for Oral Cancer
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There are a lot of ways to quit smoking and many resources to help you. Family members, friends, and coworkers may be supportive or encouraging, but the desire and ... More
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Alcohol Abstinence
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Alternative Procedures for Oral Cancer What's this?
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The practice of acupuncture originated in China 5,000 years ago. Today it is widely used throughout the world and is one of the main pillars of Chinese medicine. Th... More
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Various forms of therapeutic superficial tissue manipulation have been practiced for thousands of years across cultures. Chinese use of massage dates to 1600 BC, an... More
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Various forms of meditation have been practiced for thousands of years throughout the world, with many techniques originating in Eastern religious practices. In mod... More
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Relaxation techniques include behavioral therapeutic approaches that differ widely in philosophy, methodology, and practice. The primary goal is usually non-directe... More
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Herbs and Supplements for Oral Cancer What's this?
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Black tea is made from the dried leaves of Camellia sinensis , a perennial evergreen shrub. Black tea has a long history of use dating back to China approximately 5... More
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